10 Common Network Security Threats We Protect You From

Network security forms a crucial component of the broader field of cybersecurity. The latter is a critical function for the integrity of any IT infrastructure and can significantly impact the resilience of your entire operations. Digital asset management is integral to network security services, ensuring the integrity of these assets and the appropriate management of access permissions.

We ensure your hosted networks are robustly protected against digital threats, ranging from specifically designed malware to sophisticated cyberattacks.

We provide essential information security solutions through consistently updated firewalls, antivirus software, and other remote monitoring protocols to ensure any threats to your data are promptly addressed. We employ multiple failover mechanisms and backups on replicated hosted servers (for automatic failover), alongside 24-hour cyclical backups to an independent HSC data centre. Furthermore, we adhere to Disaster Recovery best practices, and our approach to data security is methodical, measured, and exceptionally meticulous.

Every single data breach carries the potential to inflict significant damage upon your business. Robust network security is a fundamental advantage of a private cloud environment, as it is inherently not indexed by web search engines, effectively limiting its exposure. Combine this with the managed firewalls and proactive monitoring implemented by HSC to safeguard your Virtual Private Network (VPN), and you benefit from a triple-layered security posture.

How Extensive Is Our Network Offering?

HSC Systems has established affiliations with numerous reputable ISPs across the United Kingdom. This positions us favourably to offer comprehensive network coverage and associated network security to a significant portion of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market. This is underpinned by our extensive IT resources and expertise, enabling us to fully support whichever ISP you choose.

Opting for larger ISPs is often preferable in terms of availability and network coverage. However, every business has unique requirements, and your specific needs may be better addressed by a smaller, independent ISP. Regardless of your decision, we will consistently be able to support your cloud server hosting and effectively liaise with your chosen ISP.

10 Common Network Security Threats We Protect You From

1. Malware. Programming that deploys a malevolent script on a network. This type of threat usually corrupts certain data files or prevents executable files from being able to run, rendering software useless. 

2. Phishing. An email-borne assault that includes fooling the email recipient into handing over private data or downloading malware by tapping on a hyperlink in the message. 

3. Lance Phishing. A progressively refined type of phishing where the aggressor finds out about the person in question and imitates somebody the individual knows and trusts. This is very targeted and is usually for financial gain.

4. “Man In The Middle” (MitM) Assault. Where an aggressor sets up a situation between the sender and recipient of electronic messages and corrupts the data mid-travel. Ultimately, the real message of the interaction between the two parties is only known by the ‘man in the middle’.

5. Trojans. This is malware which is masked as something that is actually helpful or works. Once it has been installed and executed, it runs the malware script in the background, corrupting files and sometimes deleting data.

6. Ransomware. An assault that includes encoding information on the objective framework and requesting payment in return for allowing the network owner to access their data once more.

7. Refusal of Service Assault or Distributed Denial of Service Attack (DDoS). Where an assailant takes over a large number of devices connected to a network and crashes the network by making all those devices require simultaneous access to the network. The network is overwhelmed by the high levels of requests to the server and there is a denial of service (the service being whatever is being accessed on the network). 

8. Assaults on the Internet of Things (IoT) Devices. IoT gadgets like mechanical sensors are powerless against numerous kinds of digital dangers. Because most businesses now connect security cameras, biometric scanners, etc. to a network, it also means that this extremely sensitive data needs to be protected. 

9. Information Breaches. An information breach is a burglary of information by a vindictive on-screen character. Information breaches are usually mass leaks of data found on databases, such as the WikiLeaks leak or the Edward Snowden NSA leaks. If your network holds vast databases of sensitive information, you could be vulnerable to such a malicious attack.

10. Malware on Mobile Apps. Most people do not think to install an antivirus on their smartphone because they are not inculcated into thinking of their phones as vulnerable, miniature versions of their laptops or desktop computers. They are. And this means that the potential for all sorts of mobile-specific malware is there. Particularly nowadays since people are using banking apps and other fintech on their phones, there is a high risk of their personal financial information getting leaked to the wrong people.

Our Technicians Have 30 Years Of Experience And Are Willing To Help Anytime

Not all organisations require dedicated in-house IT support. HSC Systems provides a competitively priced and reliable network security solution for businesses, underpinned by a 99% Service Level Agreement (SLA) – offering the expertise you need while maintaining minimal costs. Our IT engineers dedicate their time and expertise to your network each month, gaining a thorough understanding of your business operations and specific requirements. We are committed to the continuous improvement of our network security solutions and implementing general enhancements to mitigate latency issues, ISP-related problems, and more. Similarly, our technicians bring a wealth of skills and experience derived from numerous practical and theoretical case studies, ensuring your business benefits from the most advanced IT and technical support solutions available.