SECURE OFFICE NETWORKS
for the rapid transmission of data. However, as criminal attacks continue to grow in volume and complexity, the threats surrounding the tools are evolving. At the same time, new modes of working in the modern business landscape are presenting new concerns for companies to address.
hence need to be secured with updated firmware and print security software l Social engineering: The number of social engineering attempts has soared in the last few years. Hybrid working increases the information load we receive via our devices, increasing the possibility of a phishing attack. It is vital for a business to implement anti-phishing solutions and educate their employees to boost awareness and help them to spot enhanced phishing attacks. Response to cyber attacks Threats to office networks are constantly evolving, and criminal activities are growing more complex, leading to numerous challenges for business leaders to overcome. This, along with the challenges of the hybrid workplace, means it’s never been more important to invest in a properly managed IT and security strategy. The good news is that most security providers are acting. Redsquid launched a new in-house cybersecurity solution named Redsquid Cyber/Kill last year, which provides companies with access to EDR and SIEM technology, alongside a fully managed SOC team, to ensure individual users, endpoints and entire networks are effectively protected. Meanwhile, Workflo’s Secureflo product assists companies in rapidly implementing the right security measures, such as ensuring the administrator password is changed regularly and hard-drive data is encrypted to minimise the risk of breaches. Ricoh also offers a layered approach to cybersecurity, with solutions designed around the needs of the end user. However, it’s still up to business leaders to ensure they’re implementing the right strategies for end-to- end security. Paul says companies should be reviewing their protection levels regularly, not annually. “Criminals do not wait to try new methods they are continually evolving their practices and organisations should follow suit and evolve their practices regularly,” he says. He adds that the best protection strategies need to be layered. This means ensuring every component of the cybersecurity plan in place has a backup to counter flaws and gaps. What’s more, business leaders need to scrutinise their resources carefully, and empower their employees to avoid mistakes. Training on cybersecurity and threat
Paul Ryder transformation service director Ricoh
ricoh.co.uk
Criminals do not wait to try new methods they are continually evolving their practices “ ”
Hybrid work, for instance, presents new security challenges for business leaders to overcome. Even in a post-pandemic landscape, flexible working has become the new norm for many companies, leading to an increase in the number of team members attempting to connect to the network from distributed environments and tools. This also brings new realms of interest to companies auditing and tracking their digital footprint. Michael notes business leaders need to take various key considerations into account to protect against attacks, including: l Device usage: With fewer geographical and physical barriers disconnecting the workplace and home, the lines between work and personal devices are often blurred. A recent survey shows most office workers often use their work devices for personal tasks. Although this personal use is innocent, it presents a risk to the company’s network and data l Printer security: Most businesses think of laptops, PCs and mobile devices as potential security risks. Office printers are a vulnerable source for data leaks and are often overlooked by businesses. As discussed, printers have access to documents, data and company network
Michael Field managing director Workflo Solutions
workflo-solutions.co.uk
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