Complacency in your audiovisual systems could be putting your business at risk.
If your audiovisual and IT systems are integral to the daily operations of your business, read our tips to combat complacency and 7 reasons why it is important to keep your technology secure.
Are you still putting up with legacy software and hardware?
There has been a constant flux of challenges and the rapid shift to hybrid working may well have resulted in the hasty deployment of collaboration technologies without giving you the time to consider if these systems were the best fit, let alone secure. Remote work and connectivity have resulted in audiovisual and IT systems being dispersed and accessible from a variety of locations and devices, making security to protect data, information, compliance, and systems even more challenging.
It’s tempting to keep hold of legacy software and hardware by sticking to what you know. Economic, geopolitics, talent shortages, and budget cuts may have contributed to the retention of outdated technology and insecure systems but for the sake of your business and your people, it is imperative to keep security standards current to respond to ever-evolving malware threats.
Best practices to fortify your audiovisual and IT systems against cyber threats include network segmentation to isolate devices, regular firmware updates, strong authentication methods, network monitoring, data encryption, and regular auditing. And, as more collaboration equipment is reliant on AVoIP technology, high encryption standards, and open-standard security technologies need to be maintained and updated to evolve and respond to threats and unauthorised access. These measures can extend beyond the capabilities of your IT team.
It’s not all doom and gloom, the good news is that there is a cost-effective solution to keep your technology updated and secure. (We will get on to that later.
Here’s what you can do to combat complacency.
Educate your employees about cyber threats and how their actions can expose digital assets to cyber-attacks. The most common cyber-attacks are as a result of phishing messages, ransomware, malware, and weak passwords.
Improve your security system and use scanning, detection, encryption, and firewall tools.
Outsource your IT and security to a managed service provider.
Ensure your data is backed up to minimise the risk of losing everything if you get a virus or become a victim of a ransomware attack.
Be proactive in blocking attacks by making sure that your security is up to date. Blocking an attack is much preferable to reacting to one. Regardless of which technologies you employ, ensure that your security is up to date.
7 reasons why it is important to keep your technology secure.
- To keep your employees and visitors safe People are at the heart of every business and the top priority when it comes to safety and security. Many different people come into the workplace for a variety of reasons so monitoring and controlling access is important. Privacy is also a concern, particularly with audiovisual systems like surveillance cameras and video conferencing solutions that may be vulnerable to threats.
- For data protection Both audiovisual and IT systems are vulnerable to a wide range of cyberattacks, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and more. Your audiovisual systems may store or transmit sensitive content such as corporate presentations or intellectual property. IT systems commonly contain critical business data, customer information, and financial records that must be protected.
- To ensure compliance Businesses need to be on the ball when it comes to workplace compliance laws and regulations. Many compliance regulations relate to the safety and security of your people and assets. Ensuring compliance with these regulations is also essential to avoid legal repercussions and financial penalties.
- To protect intellectual property Audiovisual and IT systems often contain valuable intellectual property, proprietary software, and design documents. Protecting these assets from theft or compromise is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.
- For future-proofing As technology evolves, so do the methods used by cybercriminals so your technology must remain resilient against emerging threats. As an experienced partner, we can help future-proof your technology, ensuring it is correctly set up, maintained, and updated.
- For business continuity Audiovisual and IT systems often contain valuable intellectual property, proprietary software, and design documents. Protecting these assets from theft or compromise is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.
- To prevent business failure The consequences of security breaches can be devastating for a business extending beyond financial losses due to data theft, legal fees, system repairs, and downtime. Many customers lose trust, particularly affecting the retail, financial, and healthcare sectors, many customers will lose trust and may stop doing business with an organisation that has been breached.
A cost-effective solution to keep your technology secure.
Visually Connected’s 24-7-365 monitoring and maintenance solution provides a highly effective and low-cost method to secure all your audiovisual and IT assets. You will benefit from significantly reduced downtime and ensure all your devices and connected, updated, and ready for use from as little as £6pcm per room.
Our all-in-one support hub VC Intellicore includes a comprehensive anomaly detection, anti-malware features and endpoint protection with AI-powered incident response to detect and respond to ever-changing threats.
Security features include:
Continuous monitoring of all your devices to check for security events and anti-virus defender status.
Proactive preventative maintenance keeps Windows® up to date, and updates drivers and firmware.
Windows® firewall to help protect users from visiting malicious websites that can harm your network and devices.
Automated password protection – Passwords and sensitive data are stored securely using MFA (Multifactor Authentication).
Automated deployment of time-managed patches including security updates.
Comprehensive reports
We collect data and transform it into something of real value for our clients. We monitor the health of all your devices including uptime, downtime, source usage, installed firmware and more every second of every day. Included in our support and maintenance service is a range of reports such as asset management, security monitoring, network availability and device status all available as often as you need.