It’s all about that ‘new-normal’ and for many Australian small to medium businesses (SMBs) this looks like having all or part of the team in a work-from-home arrangement. Whilst there are many benefits to having staff work outside the office, this does pose higher risk to your digital environment. The lack of cybersecurity on home devices with full access to the business’ network and data is an enticing invitation for cyber criminals. The good news: it is easy to get reliable cybersecurity for your systems at work and at home. Document Solutions can provide you with the best of the best. So why do we really need cybersecurity?

Cybercrime rates are on the rise.
Australia has seen a 60 percent increase in ransomware attacks alone over the last financial year as reported by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). An estimated 2.8 million Australians have experienced a cyberattack of any kind in these 12 months and 62% of SMBs experienced a cybersecurity incident.

We’re working from home a lot more these days.
As we respond and adapt to changing workplace restrictions during the covid climate, many of us are shifting our businesses into the home. Whether we are an office with teams of staff to assign working from home or perhaps a local shop that now operates online, we are moving our digital environments outside our regular place of business. This can make our data and systems vulnerable with much lower security – or no security at all!

Our home devices aren’t as secure as we trust them to be.
“That would never happen to me” is a dangerous game to play when it comes to cybersecurity. Our devices at home do not have the same protection as our office devices. Set ups vary amongst staff at home and remote workers are potentially accessing the company network and data on a device with little or no protection against malware, ransomware, a virus, or other cyberattack. They are likely working on an unsecure internet connection accessing company emails and online accounts. One small mistake, like clicking a malicious link, can cause havoc as there is no protection to prevent an attack on the device, opening the door to attack the company network.

Cybersecurity at home is important.
Responses to Ponemon Institute’s Cybersecurity in the Remote Work Era Global Risk Report confirmed 71% of businesses have high concern for their risk of data breach via remote workers and 57% believe they are prime targets for an attack.

The need for comprehensive cybersecurity in the work-from-home model is recognised by the majority, but how do we set up reliable cybersecurity?

Here’s what great security looks like.
97% of exploits blocked. 99% of malware auto blocked. Sophos is the leading cybersecurity brand worldwide and that’s why we trust and partner with them. Sophos Intercept X will secure your end-user devices to protect them against a malicious attack – laptops, desktops, smartphones, and any connected device will have a highly reliable defence against malware, ransomware, exploits, and viruses. Plus, an elite team of threat hunters and response experts are on guard to neutralise even the most sophisticated threats on your behalf.

Get Sophos home and Sophos business.
This one is a no-brainer. Top-tier protection working to prevent attacks of any scale in this era of rising cybercrime and higher vulnerability in work-from-home models responding to government restrictions is peace of mind. We have offers available on Sophos Home and Business.

Ask us about cybersecurity today: 07 5528 6663 or info@docsol.com.au