When You Know it's Time to Ask For Help with Your Cybersecurity
Brian Nichols
Channel Manager (East/North Central) | Creating Contact Centers that Don't SUCK
Introduction
It’s common for businesses to ignore cybersecurity until it’s too late. The idea of investing in cybersecurity can seem daunting and expensive, but the truth is that you can save money by getting ahead of these threats before they hit your business. Let's explore when you should invest in an independent cybersecurity audit versus simply hiring more staff:
Your business is growing quickly, and you want to make sure your security keeps pace.
In the past, business owners were able to keep up with their cybersecurity needs by hiring full-time IT staff and managing the security themselves. But as businesses grow and operations become more complex, it's no longer possible for a single individual or even a small team of in-house experts to keep up with the constant bombardment of new threats or changing technologies.
Another common challenge is finding a solution that lets you change tactics as necessary while still maintaining high levels of protection across your entire organization. A lot of security products are built around a single model—your risk profile may require something different than what those solutions offer, but you don't have time or budget left over after investing in initial infrastructure or training employees on best practices.
You want to stay on top of the latest trends and risks, but you don’t have the time or resources to do so.
New cybersecurity threats and risks emerge every day, and they're only going to become more frequent as digital devices become more prevalent in our lives. The bad guys are always one step ahead of the good guys—and even if you're an expert at keeping up with what's happening in the industry, chances are there will be things that slip through the cracks.
To stay on top of current trends and risks requires resources: time, manpower, money…the list goes on. And while it may be possible for some organizations to devote those resources internally (especially if their business model is based around security), for most businesses these costs are prohibitively high—especially when compared with the value of staying up to date with new threats.
The bottom line? If you want to stay in the know of all that's happening in cybersecurity today, then investing in a good solution is critical because it can do much of this heavy lifting for you by providing proactive monitoring and alerts so that you don't have worry about being caught off guard by any new developments or emerging trends
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Invest in a cybersecurity solution, not just more staff
It's important to invest in a robust cybersecurity solution, not just more staff. You'll save time and money, which can be better spent on other aspects of your business. A good cybersecurity solution will also help you keep up with the latest trends and risks, as well as prevent breaches from happening in the first place.
For example:
You have recently suffered a breach or cyberattack, and would like independent advice on how to prevent it from happening again.
If you have recently suffered a breach or cyberattack, then you may be wondering what steps to take next.
If this is the case, then it's important that you understand the value of hiring an independent cybersecurity expert to help with your cybersecurity. When it comes to recovering from a cyberattack, having an independent third party can provide invaluable insight into how your business was breached and what measures should be taken next. In addition, having an independent third party can help prevent future attacks by identifying potential weaknesses in your company's security measures before they become problematic.
By hiring an outside firm with expertise in information security and compliance management consulting services, you'll get support every step of the way while also receiving expert advice on all things related to safeguarding against online threats like malware infections or phishing scams
Conclusion
If you’re concerned about your cybersecurity, it’s important to know that you don’t need to do everything yourself. There are a variety of companies out there who can help, from small firms that specialize in specific services like web security or penetration testing to larger organizations that offer broader solutions like managed IT services. Whatever your needs and budget may be, there will always be someone able to provide them—so don’t hesitate! At the end of the day, when it comes down to protecting what matters most (like your brand), hiring someone else is always better than doing it yourself.