Why Your Business Needs A Multi-Layered Approach to Security

As the digital environment evolves more and faster, businesses are exposed to an increasing amount of cyberspear weaponry. Whether it be phishing scams or sophisticated malware attacks, the requirement of a high-quality cybersecurity system is more important now than ever. But a single line of defense is no longer sustainable. This is where a multi-tier security model comes into play. By securing enterprises in a depth manner, organizations can drastically improve their defense mechanisms against the prevailing dynamic cyber threats.

The Safety of a Two-Tiered Security Buoy

Understanding the Threat Landscape

Organized cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and more violent. Even the most secure networks can be breached with a variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures that attackers are using today. A layer of security alone simply cannot cope with all expected emerging threats. This is why businesses must employ a multi-faceted security strategy to safeguard not only their digital assets but provide protection at a number of different touchpoints.

Multi-layered Security Best Practices

1. Risk Assessment and Management — Continuous risk assessment helps to detect any potential vulnerability and takes the necessary steps to allocate resources efficiently to mitigate those risks.
2. Security policies and training: Defining specific Security Policies with related online learning modules will enforce the right behavior for all users.
3. Access Control: This principle implies providing conditional access to the meaningful information (data) by following the least privilege principle, this will limit unauthorized access.
4. Regular Updates, Patch Management: Applying the latest patches to all software and systems helps reduce security vulnerabilities.
5. Monitoring and Incident Response: Continuous monitoring and a well-defined incident response plan enables rapid detection and defense during security incidents.

The Function of Each Security Layer

Firewalls

Firewalls are still an important part of a layered security model. They create a buffer between the internal network, which is trusted, and untrusted foreign networks by examining and directing all incoming/active data utilizing predefined safety rules. By using firewalls as a service — custom-tailored to a company’s particular requirements, businesses can get low-cost and scalable options to further secure their network without the hassles of buying and managing these devices.

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network)

While SD-WAN provides an additional level of security in terms of WAN connections followed by its optimization. It allows organizations to elevate traffic and secure application performance, going all-out in directing data dynamically across multiple paths for smooth networking. SD-WAN is a business network that fuses security, allowing heavy encryption and threat monitoring to even further shield your networks from exposure. Renting SD-WAN solutions enables enterprises to quickly and inexpensively grow with changing network needs, without the need for a large initial capital expenditure.

Endpoint & Antivirus Security

Self-explanatory — endpoints are any devices you use to connect to the network like a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Antivirus, anti-malware, and threat detection are bundled in a single package in the case of endpoint security solutions. This layer can be secure if proper scanning is ongoing, and updates are made on time.

Network Segmentation

Breaking up a network into small sections of isolated sub-networks is beneficial in that if this one area is breached, the impact gained from breaching it will be limited. Even if a cyber attacker manages to penetrate one segment, it will be difficult for them to access the entire network. But simple segmentation with modest security benefits can be achieved cheaply by renting routers and switches that have this capability built-in.

Data Encryption

Encryption is a way of encoding your data so that only someone with the right decryption key can read it, meaning even if anyone intercepts your sensitive information. Deploying end-to-end encryption to storage and to the points where data is leaving or entering a network is key in protecting intellectual property.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Identity and Access IAM solutions configure the identity of users and their access to network resources. By implementing IAM best practices like multi-factor authentication, you can greatly mitigate potential risks by only letting the right person access sensitive data and systems.

P J Networks’ All-Embracing Security Solutions

P J Networks knows how complex implementing a layered security solution can be. With this in focus, we have an array of holistic and optimal security solutions which are custom-tailored to suit different business requirements. Our firewall rental solutions, as well as server and router hire services, mean businesses that need these measures can implement high-quality security without the large capital expenditure.

Firewalls and SD-WAN from Rental

We offer a wide variety of rented firewalls that are packed with industry-leading functionalities tailored to meet unique business needs. Our customized offerings provide the solution detail needed for network intrusion prevention or controlling traffic. In the same way, our SD-WAN solutions offer WAN connectivity that is agile and secure, enabling businesses to improve application performance while saving costs effectively.

Managed Security Services

P J Networks provides managed security services to monitor and respond to threats around-the-clock, providing real-time threat detection as a part of comprehensive incident response plans; keeping your systems safe from future threats. Our experts work together to create comprehensive and customized security strategies that fit the needs of your business, taking the worry off your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best – running your core business.

Custom Security Policies and Training

We help businesses create tailor-made security policies and conduct periodic training sessions, making sure your team follows cybersecurity practices. This positive side, however, helps fund your quest for longer perimeter defense.

Conclusion

In this fast-evolving cyber threat landscape, companies of any size have to deploy a multi-layered security strategy to adequately protect their digital assets. Security at the perimeter and within SD WAN devices, encryption of traffic in transits, and secure identity management throughout system design are all components of maintaining resilient operations. P J Networks provides a complete suite of security solutions that can also be rented, such as firewalls and SD-WAN systems for your critical infrastructure. When P J Networks takes care of your online security, you can be confident that your company is protected by the most experienced in the business.

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