Internet Security

The internet has provided access to one of the greatest ever resources we have at our disposal but it’s a sad fact that it is now rife with criminal activity. Unfortunately, this means that it has never been easier for your identity or information to be stolen.

We can help you to avoid these issues!

It’s often said that your biggest threat when using the internet is YOU! Now this may sound surprising but it really isn’t your fault. Most modern computers typically have built in firewalls but criminals usually operate one step ahead by exploiting the security holes in your Browser or Operating system.

The are two ways we can help you to be safer online :

System Health Check – our System Health Check Service does exactly what it says on the tin. We perform a series of checks on your computer, and give it a full valet, to ensure that there is no nasty software hanging around in the background.
Security Review – we can review your current security arrangements and advise on the best solution for your budget, or you can use our secure systems. This ranges from utilising free tools to check your security setup, to using automatic commercial software and hardware to drastically reduce your chances for compromise.

How do I improve my internet protection?

In the business world people focus on 7 layers of data security but these do not all apply in a home environment. We’ve have chosen to focus on 5 of them because a small change in these key areas will have a big impact on protecting you and your data.

The 5 Layers of Security

These layers work from the inside out, starting with your data and personal information :

Education – Make everyone in the household aware of the importance of internet security. Teach them to be vigilant whilst browsing and trust nothing. And most important of all, do not give your information to anyone you don’t know
Data Security – Make sure your data is safe. In the event your machine does get attacked, you could lose your existing data. so it’s important to back up everything to another source, like a storage server, so that you always have a copy
Strong Passwords – These can be a pain remember and manage but they are also, in some cases, the only line of defence to your data. Make sure you take a sensible approach to using more secure passwords
Internet Security – Make sure you have a good, and up-to-date, internet security suite installed on your PC. There are a range of free and commercial products that include personal firewalls, plus antivirus and antispyware to enhance your protection
Firewall – If you haven’t already got one on your router then this is the best way to protect home computers and share your broadband. We also supply a dedicated commercial firewall that has been sized for home use

Further protection can be achieved with Power Protection and Physical Security, however, these will normally apply to dedicated computer rooms.

If you’d like to find out more, please feel free to get in touch!

Internet Security

We can help you to avoid these issues!

Internet Security explained -

How do I improve my internet protection?

The 5 Layers of Security