Why Titan IT

Anyone who uses the internet-connected to networks, computers, mobile devices, software, and applications. Cyber security defends against attackers seeking to gain access to your data. Good examples of cyber security measures include strong passwords, two factor authentication, staff education and pre-prepared disaster recovery plans.

A data breach is when an intruder gets unauthorised access to your information. It’s often a PR nightmare having to inform the customers and suppliers that you, and maybe their data, has been stolen.

Firewall is a network security system set on the boundaries of the system/network that monitors and controls network traffic. Firewalls are mainly used to protect the system/network from viruses, worms, malware, etc. Firewalls can also be to prevent remote access and content filtering.

Malware, short for malicious software, is a program or file that infects your system to gather sensitive data, disrupt operations, or spy on your digital activity.

Keylogger is a malicious tool that records what is typed (a keystroke) on a keyboard. Keyloggers are used to capture passwords, secret question responses, and any other sensitive information.

A Trojan horse is where malicious software cloaks itself as harmless software within an email. When this file is opened, the malicious threat is automatically unleashed into the system.

Ransomware is a cyberattack where the attacker forces you to pay a ransom fee to regain access to your system or files.

Phishing is where a hacker contacts you posing as a trustworthy person or business via email, instant message or text, wanting you to click on fake links to sites or open attachments, so they can steal data or install malicious software.

By using a third-party to manage your data, and store your data at a different location to your business, this will improve your data security. You’re also able to guarantee that your network is restored, regardless of who shows up to the office that day or even if there is still an office – as was the case for those business who experienced the Christchurch earthquakes.

Black hat hackers are known for having vast knowledge about breaking into computer networks. They can write malware and misuse their skills to steal information or use the hacked system for malicious purpose.

White hat hackers use their powers for good deeds. These are mostly hired by companies as a security specialist that attempts to find and fix vulnerabilities and security holes in the systems. They use their skills to help make security better.

Grey hat hackers are an amalgamation of a white hat and black hat hacker. They look for system vulnerabilities without the owner’s permission. If they find any vulnerabilities, they report it to the owner. Unlike Black hat hackers, they do not exploit the vulnerabilities found.