Should You Outsource To A Security Consultant?
- By Michael Samson
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- 11 Dec, 2017
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The simple answer is yes, and we’re going to explain why!
Cyber threats are on the rise
Protection against cyber threats is the biggest security concern for modern businesses.
These cyber threats come in the form of identity thefts, data and information leaks, and website crashes, all of which are hugely detrimental to businesses across the globe.
Can you imagine the effect on Amazon’s sales and global reputation if their website was down for even a day? We’re talking about millions of dollars in potential losses, and thousands of lost customers.
Isn’t your in-house security enough?
Unless you hire a team of highly specialized professionals who can match up to security consulting Dubai firms, it’s not!
This is one of the many harsh realities of the modern day business world. Networks and the applications that run on them are more vulnerable than they have ever been, and hackers know this.
If your team isn’t prepared to deal with a threat directly, you’re potentially facing a whole host of problems, like:
- Extended downtimes on the website
- Lost or stolen information ending
up in the hands of your competitors
- Angry and frustrated customers
whose private data was leaked
- In worst case scenarios, forced
closure of the business!
Are small businesses even at threat?
Yes, and more than they realize! Over the past 3 years, over 50% of all cyber-attacks have been targeted at SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises), and there’s a good reason for this!
Most smaller and medium sized businesses feel they cannot financially afford to hire specialist teams.
At most, these organizations have a staff of one or two IT professionals, who are skilled at web design and maintenance, but offer little to no expertise on network structures and safety.
So what can be done?
Luckily for you, there is a solution: outsource!
As an entrepreneur, outsourcing such a vital aspect of your business can seem like a daunting task, and we understand why:
- On the one hand, the benefits (mentioned below)
offered by 3rd party service providers seem so attractive! Why
wouldn’t you want to significantly increase your network safety without having
to hire half a dozen specialists?
- On the other, we’ve all heard the horror stories
of companies going out of business after bad experiences with outsourcing other
areas of IT.
However, there’s no need to worry. If you’re thorough with your research and ask your potential service provider the right questions, you’ll always end up with a good deal!
Benefits of outsourcing!
3rd party consultants offer highly technical security expertise at costs that would surprise you!
They also come with a ton of great benefits, like:
- You gain access to the advance skills and years
of experience the consultant brings with them
- Instead of having a 9-5 in-house team, your
network safety can be ensured around the clock
- Outsourced networks deal with threats in a
proactive manner, rather than reacting once a breach has occurred
- Their services are cheaper in the long run than
hiring a salaried team
What about physical security?
Just because you’re concerned about your networks, doesn’t mean you should ever compromise on the physical safety of your business.
An ELV design consultant Dubai will help you set up CCTV cameras, sensors, alarms, and all the other devices your offices will need in order to save confidential data from prying eyes.
