In 2021, projections were that a cyber attack occurred every 11 seconds and the total impact of global cyber attacks came in at an astounding $6.1 Trillion. To make matters worse, expert projects have that rising to $10.5T by 2025 (see link here). With those projections, it’s no wonder that according to a study by IDG Communications, a technology media group, “90% of security leaders believe they’re falling short on addressing their cyber risk.”
Your IT team may do an excellent job at keeping your systems running well, but the truth is that unless you have dedicated personnel who specialize in cyber security, there are likely to be gaps in your security coverage.
Knowing that cyber threats are on the rise is one thing, being proactive about protecting your organization is another.
Five Areas to Consider When Choosing a Cybersecurity Partner
Proven Track Record
- How long have they been in business?
- Do they have customer testimonials or reviews available?
Accessibility & Responsiveness
- Do they provide 24/7 monitoring?
- What does their support look like?
- If a threat is detected, how do they respond?
- What is your impression of them on your initial consultation call?
Proactive In Defense
- Do they manage patching?
- Do they perform dark web scans for your information?
- Do they conduct security awareness for your employees or phishing test campaigns?
Up To Date
- On threats
- On solutions and product stacks
- On training
Trustworthiness
- How will you know they’re actually doing what you’re paying for?
- Do they perform an initial assessment or just start?
- How thorough is their assessment?
Ultimately, the question comes down to: Do you feel comfortable and confident that your security partner will be able to identify threats, be proactive in defense, and be able to effectively handle any attacks that may get through?
Diamond IT’s Cyber Attack Prevention
At Diamond IT, we believe in meeting that mark to serve our customers and would be remiss if we didn’t answer a few of those questions for you:
Diamond IT has been in business since 1997 with a 4.9/5 rating by customers on Google with testimonials available throughout our website.
Yes, we provide monitoring and are quick to respond to our customer’s needs. When threats are detected, we address them right away. When you speak to our team, you’ll see that our customers are our primary focus. We understand that IT drives your business and we believe it’s our job to help you succeed however we can.
“People just want an honest experience, and we’ve been able to retain customers for decades simply because we do what we say we’re going to do.” – Matt Mayo, CEO
With Diamond IT’s SecureCentric product mix, we perform all of the tasks mentioned above (patching, dark web scans, phishing test campaigns, security awareness program) along with many other actions to help keep you secure. What’s more, with our vCISO services, we can go even deeper into planning, reporting, and ensuring compliance.
Since cyber security is a large portion of what we do as an organization, our team not only stays up-to-date on the latest technologies and threats, but regularly deploys solutions to counter those threats. We are in the trenches daily, and are seasoned veterans in scanning and responding to attacks or vulnerabilities.
After a thorough technology and security assessment, we will provide recommendations then work with you and your budget to provide the best coverage possible and stay in contact to ensure your satisfaction with our service.
Where to Learn More
If the threat of a cyber attack is something that gives you concern and you are unsure of your current defenses, reach out here – we would be glad to start the conversation with you.