According to Wikipedia, “Computer security, cybersecurity, or information technology security is the protection of computer systems and networks from information disclosure, theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide”

Cybersecurity aims to apply technologies, controls and processes to protect systems, networks, data, programs and data from cyber attacks and other malicious activity.

Cybersecurity covers the following topics (and much more):-

• Viruses, Trojans and Malware
• Hacking and other Unauthorised Access
• Network Penetration Testing
• Firewalls
• Network Security Protocols
• Denial of Service Attacks
• Eavesdropping
• Phishing & Social Engineering
• Spoofing
• Email Security
• Software Updates (including operating systems)
• Password Security
• VPNs and Remote Access
• Backups and Disaster Recovery
• Multi-factor Authentication

Yellowstone can evaluate your current setup and make recommendations on how to improve your security.  We can also help you to gain accreditations such as Cyber Essentials.

It is becoming very common for insurance companies to ask you to carry out a regular analysis of your risk to cyber attacks – especially at annual renewal time.  Certain industries are more prone to this than others – especially the legal profession.

Yellowstone has considerable experience of helping their clients avoid being the victim of cyber attacks, as well as helping them recover their data should they fall foul of an attack.

Contact us for further advice.