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Facing The Security Challenges Of Small And Mid-Sized Businesses

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Published: 
August 7, 2024

For all the excitement about AI, one of the overlooked threats of artificial intelligence is the impact it’s already having on security. While many technology suppliers are incorporating AI into their security systems to improve safeguards, we’re also beginning to see an increase in cyber attacks aided by generative AI—from more sophisticated phishing emails to more targeted personalization of attacks.

Along with growing trends like remote work and digital transactions, the attack surface for business is expanding, making cybersecurity more important than ever to protect sensitive data and maintain business continuity. Nowhere is this imperative more crucial than among SMBs, where resource constraints often undermine the most robust security practices.

To address these challenges, and to equip SMBs with enterprise-grade security solutions, Intech Southwest offers cutting-edge endpoint protection solutions and security solutions backed by HP Wolf Security.

THE SMB SECURITY CHALLENGE

SMBs face unique cybersecurity challenges. With smaller budgets and IT teams than enterprise companies, SMBs present an attractive mark for bad actors looking for an easy target. SMBs are often not up-to-date on the latest patches, security measures and training, and the typical lack of robust business-continuity practices makes them ideal victims for ransomware attacks.

At the same time, cyber threats are becoming more advanced and targeted. Phishing schemes are now optimized with generative AI, malware links often lead to pages nearly indistinguishable from trusted brands, and ransomware attacks focus on hobbling businesses rather than stealing data, because ransoming data is easier and more lucrative than trying to sell it.

Any of these threats can have a devastating impact on a business, from financial losses to reputational damage.

BUILDING A SECURE FOUNDATION

Today’s security challenges require a complex array of protections, from endpoint hardening to real-time system monitoring. Intech Southwest partners with HP to provide the most comprehensive security solutions, engineered specifically for the needs and challenges of our SMB customers.

At the device level, HP Wolf Security provides a suite of hardware and software features hardened against today’s sophisticated threats. These include advanced threat containment to isolate attacks, a zero-trust approach to verify all activities on the network, and endpoint security innovations that both guard against malware and phishing attacks, and ensure a quick recovery when a vulnerability or exploit is discovered.

HP Wolf Security is designed to be affordable and scalable, leveraging advanced technologies that can achieve high levels of security without the need for extensive in-house expertise or enterprise budgets.

FITTING THE RIGHT SECURITY SOLUTION TO SMB NEEDS

As important as it is to have a good foundation, you need to build the right solution to fit the needs of your business. Intech Southwest offers local service and personalized support with hands-on assistance for planning, configuring and installing device and network security systems.

We have a wealth of security expertise and experience, including wired and wireless networks, edge and endpoint devices, perimeter penetration and vulnerability, access control and PCI compliance. From defining policies to monitoring networks and developing continuity protocols, Intech Southwest can help you create an advanced security shield for your business, without the need for in-house expertise or large budgets.

Intech Southwest also offers continuous security monitoring, as well as ongoing support to manage any cybersecurity incidents, helping ensure a quick recovery from attacks.

PARTNERING TO PROVIDE PROTECTION

Whether you’re addressing a known vulnerability or just planning a more secure network, we can help. Our partnership with HP Wolf Security offers the most robust, cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of small businesses. We’re dedicated to providing comprehensive security protection with local support, making sure you can focus on growing your business and serving your customers.

Contact us to schedule a security demo and start your journey to a more secure digital future.

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Contact Intech Southwest Services to learn more about what Intech’s team can do to elevate and simplify a variety of IT services for your school district, your company, or your individual office management needs so that you can focus on what you do best - running your organization.