In today’s digital age, a business is nothing without its IT. However, as we have become more reliant on technology, the repercussions if this is threatened, such as through cybercrime, can quickly bring a business to its knees. Even if you think your digital security is up to scratch, there’s no harm in giving your IT a health check.
Why does my business need a ‘health check’?
Cyber criminals are becoming more advanced and sophisticated in their methods. Far from emailing as an unknown prince promising untold riches (but really looking to steal your bank details), criminals can very convincingly steal real identities. Perhaps posing as an employee seemingly in a dire situation requiring an urgent transfer of money. Or, very seriously, business data can be hacked and held to ransom. This can quickly escalate in thousands of pounds being stolen from a business. It’s therefore imperative that your systems are as up to date as possible, and a health check can quickly identify what needs to be done in order to make your IT secure.
What does it involve?
At Highstream, we review your current IT infrastructure against security and operational best practice. Our first step is to gain an understanding of your current situation by asking leading questions and carrying out obvious security checks. We will then review all of your client devices, servers, network infrastructure, business applications and management processes and strategy.
What happens if I don’t do a health check?
You should never just assume that everything is safe and secure. Undergoing an IT health check will provide expert reassurance that this is the case. Having that assurance that all your business systems are running as they should and are as secure as possible from potential security leaks and threats, will provide you with peace of mind in the safeguarding of your business.
Even if the health check does identify any weak points, you can be secure in the knowledge that it’s better for it to have been found and addressed – rather than exposed with a real digital security threat. Which could very well be the case if an IT health check is not conducted.
What’s the next steps?
If you need a professional and thorough IT health check, Highstream will help you to protect your organisation from cyber-attacks, digital security threats and data leaks.
We can provide an IT health check for your business to test for security flaws and identify weaknesses, to minimise security risks. It won’t mean much interruption for your business, as we take a technical hands-off approach in a neutral way. Much of our information gathering relies on targeted question and answers with key staff members. This also ensures any existing IT partnership you have in place won’t be negatively impacted.
Contact our expert security team to discuss an IT health check for your business.