Ongoing and One Time IT Security Services
No matter what your organization does or who it serves, it’s a potential target of cybercrime. Even small and mid-market companies are attractive to hackers because these businesses may not prioritize cybersecurity. Unfortunately, industry research shows that every business, no matter its size, should be mindful of IT security.
Convergence Networks specializes in IT security solutions. Our Security Services division offers both ongoing services and one-time engagements.
Three Ways to Ensure IT Security for Your Business
As your IT security partner, Convergence Networks follows four broad steps in safeguarding your critical data and assets:
- Examine: We identify IT security gaps and implement best practices to help ensure your organization is protected
- Equip: We provide advanced cybersecurity tools and a 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Educate: We help you build a culture of cybersecurity awareness with continuous training for your team
- Eliminate: If you are breached, we eradicate the threat and help get you back up and running quickly
What Can IT Security Do for You?
The benefits of IT security are clear. With managed and professional IT security services from the Convergence Networks team, you can:
- Detect threats faster
- Adopt a well-developed IT security program for your business
- Keep security awareness top-of-mind with employees
- Respond quickly to cybersecurity incidents if they occur
Zero Trust IT Security
With Zero Trust security from Convergence Networks, you can protect your environment from internal and external threats. This minimally invasive approach offers you a high degree of visibility and control while only allowing verified applications into your network.
Rely on application controls to keep out anything that hasn’t been explicitly approved; including programs, malware and ransomware. Our technology protects your data by making it harder for bad actors to access. Plus, storage control solutions give you the ability to block unauthorized removal of your data.
Count on Us for Compliance Concerns
The Convergence Networks team offers expertise in meeting these compliance frameworks:
- CMMC
- NIST CSF
- PCI
- HIPAA
- FERPA
- Cybersecure Canada
- UK Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
The Tools You Need for IT Security
IT security tools, also known as cybersecurity tools, are software and hardware solutions designed to protect computer systems, networks and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction. Used together, these tools play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring business continuity and mitigating the risks of cyber threats.
The specific tools used by your organization will depend on your size, industry, budget and risk profile. It’s important to take a layered security approach that combines multiple tools and techniques to provide comprehensive protection for your organization. An IT security consultant can help organizations assess their current needs and recommend the most appropriate tools to meet their specific requirements in terms of security.
Convergence Networks offers a robust line-up of IT security tools, including:
- Intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
- Virtual private networks (VPNs).
- Web application firewalls (WAFs).
- Antivirus/anti-malware software.
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Managed detection and response solutions.
- Patch management solutions.
- Security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.
- Security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) solutions.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Single sign-on (SSO) solutions.
- Cloud security posture monitoring.
- Email encryption solution.
- Web content filtering.
- Password managers.
- Security awareness training platforms.
IT Security: A Journey, Not a Destination
In today’s landscape, IT security can’t be a “set it and forget it” task. It must adapt according to evolving threats.
Also, you should keep in mind that cybersecurity is not just the IT department’s concern: It’s a responsibility everyone in your organization shares. To be truly comprehensive, your IT security should include security awareness training, phishing simulations and penetration testing.
Put your business on the right path with IT security from Convergence Networks. Keep up with current threats by making the necessary modifications and taking advantage of today’s advancements in cybersecurity. Let’s work together to build a more secure tomorrow for your business with IT security services. Contact us today to find out more about our services and keep your business, customers, employees and partners safe.
Why Choose Convergence Networks for IT Security?
- Our team includes hand-selected professionals who understand how to serve customers. We provide leading IT expertise and a genuine interest in solving your technical challenges so your organization can grow.
- As a provider of both IT and cybersecurity, we know how to balance the need for security with efficiency.
- We have an in-house 24/7/365 SOC (Security Operations Center) with real people behind the screen monitoring your network and ensuring that alerts are handled.
- Our comprehensive suite of advanced cybersecurity tools have been tested and selected specifically for your business needs.
- If you have a breach or incident, we have the experience to get your operations back up and running quickly.
- We customize our services to fit your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our IT Security Services
As a set of cybersecurity strategies, IT security works to prevent unauthorized access to an organization’s assets, including its computers, networks and data. IT security maintains the integrity and confidentiality of any sensitive information an organization holds and blocks cybercriminals’ access to that information.
IT security aims to prevent the loss of:
- Data availability.
- Data integrity.
- Data confidentiality
In fact, 93% of companies that experience a cyber breach have significant losses, from downtime to loss of critical data. As you research IT security further, you’ll discover that most security practices and controls can be traced back to preventing losses in one or more of these areas.
IT security consulting, often referred to as cybersecurity consulting, is a specialized field within the IT industry. It focuses on evaluating the security risks and vulnerabilities of an organization’s computer systems, networks, and software. Security consultants, who might also be called information security consultants, network security consultants, or database security consultants, design and implement tailored solutions to safeguard against cyberattacks and other digital threats.
IT security consultants specialize in protecting organizations’ digital assets and information from cyber threats. Their responsibilities typically include:
- Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis.
- Security strategy and planning.
- Implementation and management of security solutions.
- Security awareness and training.
- Compliance and governance.
- Incident response and remediation.
- Staying up to date with the threat landscape and IT security trends.
It’s important to remember that cyber threats aren’t just something big corporations and governments need to worry about. In fact, 46% of all cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses. Unfortunately, evidence shows that small businesses are more vulnerable to attacks, oftentimes because they may lack the security resources to protect themselves as well as they should.
Here are a few questions to ask any IT security provider you’re considering:
- What is your experience in our industry?
- What compliance frameworks do you have experience with?
- Can you provide case studies or references that demonstrate your success?
- What security-related certifications have you earned?
- Do you have a team of in-house security experts?
- Can you come onsite if needed?
- How do you balance the need for security with operational efficiencies?
- What cybersecurity tools do you use?
- If a cyber incident takes my business offline, can you assist in getting us back up and running?
For more questions to ask, download our free Choose IT Support Checklist.
