For most people, summer means good times and sunshine. It’s a time to relax and enjoy with loved ones. But for cybercriminals, it’s an opportunity to take advantage of businesses’ lax security.
As summer season kicks into full swing, businesses often experience shifts in staffing, travel, and operational routines. With employees taking vacations and remote work on the rise, cybercriminals see this as an ideal time to launch attacks. A Lastline survey found that 52% of security professionals identify summer as a high-risk period for cyberattacks. Without proper security measures in place, your business becomes vulnerable to data breaches, ransomware, and other serious cyber threats.
Hackers often target businesses during the summer for several reasons, such as:
- Remote workers are more likely to access important data over unsecured public Wi-Fi, thereby exposing the company to potential risks.
- With fewer staff available due to vacations, security measures often become lax, allowing cyberthreats to go undetected for longer periods.
- Employees are less vigilant during this time, making them more susceptible to phishing attacks disguised as travel deals or flight confirmations.
How To Protect Your IT Systems This Summer
As your team begins to take their well-deserved breaks, your IT infrastructure may be left more vulnerable. At Microgenesis, we provide expert solutions that guard against cyber threats, helping you safeguard your business throughout the warmer months.
1. Managed Security Operations Center
Even when business slows down, security should never take a vacation. Microgenesis offers Managed Security Operations Center services to ensure your security systems remain protected, even during unsuspecting times. With our team of highly skilled personnel, you’ll have 24/7 monitoring and rapid response capabilities at your fingertips.
We also offer security consulting services for businesses seeking extra protection. After all, cybercriminals don’t take summers off!
2. Remote Monitoring and Management
Just because you’re not working 9 to 5 doesn’t mean hackers follow the same schedule. With remote monitoring and management, we keep an eye on your IT systems around the clock, so you can plan your summer worry-free.
3. Email Security
Think your inbox is safe? Think again. Phishing, malware, and email scams are always looking for their next victim. Our email security solutions are designed to protect your company email accounts and communications from phishing, takeover, and other email-based cyberattacks.
4. Endpoint Security
Employees may access company systems from various devices, leaving the door wide open for attacks. Microgenesis keeps it locked down with endpoint security solutions, ensuring every device is equipped with the latest antivirus, encryption, and security patches.
5. Zero Trust Network Access
Public Wi-Fi isn’t always secure, and cyberattacks spike in the summer as hackers exploit travel and remote work trends. While a VPN helps, Microgenesis goes further with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
ZTNA is a modern solution to secure remote work, hybrid teams, and mobile access. Unlike VPNs, which grant broad access to a network, ZTNA follows a “never trust, always verify” approach, continuously checking user identity, device security, and other contextual factors before allowing access.
6. Cloud Security
With many businesses relying on remote work, cloud environments can be an easy target for attackers. We’ve got you covered with SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and SSE (Security Service Edge) solutions, including DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), to help mitigate risks, especially when working outside the office.
7. Firewall and Network Security
Networks are often targeted during off-peak times when attention may be elsewhere. Next-gen firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help protect networks from unauthorized access and prevent malicious attacks.
8. Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Summer can be a time when vulnerabilities are left unchecked, giving cybercriminals an opportunity to strike. Our VAPT services proactively identify and address system weaknesses through regular scans and testing to prevent attacks before they happen.
9. Backup Systems
Ransomware attacks love to make a summer splash, locking your data and demanding payment for release. With reliable backups from Microgenesis, you’ll bounce back faster than ever, so you never have to worry about losing data or starting over.
Keep Your Business Safe All Summer Long
Summer should be a time of relaxation, not a time to worry about IT security breaches. By taking proactive security measures, you can protect your business from cyber threats and ensure your IT systems remain secure even during the warmer months.
At Microgenesis, we provide expert IT solutions designed to protect your business, no matter where your team is. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help keep your IT systems safe this summer and beyond.