As IT continues to evolve, so do the risks to corporate workstation security.
As digital resources become increasingly important to companies, they are often the target of malicious attacks.
With a company hit by ransomware every 40 seconds, it’s easy to understand the importance of securing every workstation.
But what if we were to tell you that the security gap simply comes from companies’ equipment?
Blocking evolution to limit risk is not the solution
It’s not uncommon for companies to be operating with older versions of their OS, if not completely obsolete.
While there is no doubt that there is a financial justification for this, many companies do not upgrade for fear of jeopardizing the security of their infrastructure.
Indeed, an OS update means a security system reset.
It is therefore time-consuming to test and implement the appropriate solutions for the new operating system to secure each workstation.
Yet this is clearly detrimental to the smooth running of your business.
Indeed, working on older versions of software is not likely to optimize your employees’ productivity.
Not to mention the fact that the system can be slowed down if it hasn’t been cleaned for several years.
Storing data at workstations increases risk
If your employees store data on their workstations, you become an ideal target for ransomware, malware that locks the workstation until you pay a ransom.
Did you know that in 2018, 60% of attacks were perpetrated with ransomware?
The good news is that ransomware generally attacks a single workstation.
By isolating it from the rest of the network, it is therefore possible to prevent contamination of other employees’ workstations.
So you understand that by avoiding storing information on workstations, you’re shielding yourself from the threat of ransomware.
Mobile terminals: beware of security vulnerabilities
Rarely equipped with antivirus software, smartphones and other tablets represent a real risk to corporate IT security.
All the more so as it’s enough to lose it, forget it on a table or connect to a public network to offer information on a platter to malicious parties.
Securing every fixed workstation is therefore essential, but we mustn’t forget to secure our employees’ smartphones and mobile devices to prevent data leakage.
Microsoft 365 Business, a good alternative for security
Microsoft 365 Business is a complete solution that allows your employees to benefit from the very latest versions of office software, without the need for time-consuming updates.
A definite advantage for the comfort and productivity of your teams.
When it comes to security, Microsoft 365 business lets you store sensitive information in perfectly secure environments isolated from your infrastructure.
Ransomware and other malware are no longer a threat to your data.
Accessible from anywhere in the world and from any terminal, Microsoft 365 business services come with security systems that guarantee the integrity of your data.
From the administration center, you can configure the security of the applications used by your employees.
Migrating to Microsoft 365 business is the perfect alternative for ensuring the security of your data.
While it goes without saying that you still need to secure the desktop, the risks are limited, and whatever happens, your data remains available online.
