Cybersecurity services in the IT field are complex and varied due to their dependence on what needs to be protected and managed; it is important to distinguish between securing a business process and managing its security . Securing a business is not the same as managing its systems, and this requires a detailed analysis of all risks and vulnerabilities.
Security management in SMEs
Any business, whether large or small, is a target for cybercriminals. In small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), security management has become increasingly process-oriented. In many ways, SMEs face the same threats as large corporations.
The level of exposure
The key difference between large and small businesses is the number of devices that are exposed to cyberthreats. However, regardless of size, no security system is foolproof. While some vendors claim that their solutions are impenetrable, the truth is that in cybersecurity, it is always essential to have a solid disaster recovery plan in place for when preventative measures fail.
The Disaster Recovery Plan
A reliable service provider should not only have the right infrastructure, but also a disaster recovery plan that is tested and regularly updated. This plan should consider potential data loss and define how to minimize it, to ensure that recovery is done as quickly and at the lowest possible cost.
Cyber Threat detection and response
At Uniway, we simplify the complex task of detecting and responding to threats from all areas. We do this through multiple layers of protection that comprehensively secure your environment.
Layers of protection
This is how we secure your environment:
XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
We install protection software on endpoint devices, whether PC, Mac or mobile.
Strengthening Servers
We ensure that your servers are well protected against possible attacks.
Network Segmentation
We strategically divide your network to reduce the spread of threats.
Strengthening the Active Directory
We protect access control mechanisms.
Defensive devices
We implement firewalls and other security measures to strengthen your systems.
Once these layers of protection are in place, we collect event data from your systems in our secure data centers. Our systems analyze these events for patterns that might, at first glance, go unnoticed, but could represent a serious threat.
How we prioritize and respond
Each event is classified into one of 16 alert levels, ranging from 0 to 15. Critical level alerts (15) require an immediate response, while high severity alerts (levels 12 to 14) are treated with the highest priority. Medium severity alerts (levels 7 to 11) are carefully reviewed to ensure that no risks are overlooked, and low severity alerts (levels 0 to 6) are closely monitored to prevent them from escalating into larger problems.
Additionally, we use automated tools to respond instantly to specific situations, minimizing manual intervention. With continuous improvement in automation, more incidents are handled without delay, allowing us to act quickly to protect your systems.
Types of threats we encounter
In cybersecurity, we categorize threats into three main types:
- Known Environment / Known Threats
- Known Environment / Unknown Threats
- Unknown Environment / Unknown Threats
For example, on a common platform we can know all the vulnerabilities documented in databases such as CVE. However, there is always the possibility that new unidentified threats may emerge, which could put your systems at risk.
Business continuity
The most challenging scenario is the “unknown-unknown,” where both the threat and the environment are completely unknown. In these cases, having a robust business continuity plan can make the difference between a minor disruption or a catastrophic failure.
Staying ahead of threats
Some vendors claim to maintain large threat data sets on their customers, using this information to get ahead of known-unknown scenarios. While this can be useful, it offers no guarantees.
At Uniway, we ensure that all known threats are managed and resolved quickly. We constantly monitor new risks in known environments and, most importantly, we prepare you for the unknown with robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans . This proactive approach is the best investment you can make to ensure the security of your company in the future.
Customized and quality cybersecurity for SMEs
At Uniway, we offer managed cybersecurity services tailored to the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses. We pride ourselves on maintaining close, personal relationships with our clients, allowing us to quickly resolve issues and help them continually improve their systems.
Ready to protect your business with a personalized approach to cybersecurity?
Contact us today to find out how we can help you keep your systems safe from any threats.
