Protecting your IT Network
July 12th, 2017 by admin
The past few months have proven difficult for the IT world, with ransomware and other cyber threats finding security holes and vulnerabilities in software to attack whole networks. Businesses and institutions across the globe have had to fight these threats and try to secure their data before it takes down their system. In an attempt to inform users about the many ways they could be at risk, many news channels are showing specials on better IT security and malware prevention measures. They aim to inform and help protect their viewers from inadvertently spreading threats or falling into traps.
One important element of fighting back against these threats is knowing what they are called and how they spread. For example, malware is a threat that aims to "disrupt or disable computers or networks. It can take the form of a virus or a worm". In contrast, a virus is spread by "sending emails, sharing files, downloading an infected file or inserting a USB stick" into an infected machine. This means that the average user can help to prevent its spread by scanning files and emails before sharing. Worms, on the other hand, spread on their own throughout the network. Then there is phishing, which steals sensitive data, such as financial, healthcare, or personal information. The threat you’ve probably heard the most about recently though is ransomware, where hackers use vulnerabilities in your software to capture your data and lock it up. Then they hold it ransom, leaving you in a difficult situation.
That may all sound scary, but we here to help! CA Communications works closely with several partners to protect our customers from cyber threats like the ones we've described. One method we use is by setting up DeceptionGrid, which automates malware traps that will alert your system if a threat is detected. Then the threat can be dealt with before spreading to the rest of the network.
Don't wait for an attack on your IT! Get set up with the best protections now.
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