IT Security Services

There’s nothing more highly charged in the field of technology than the subject of security. It seems like every other week a new virus shows up or a major company is hacked. These horror stories are often scare tactics designed to breed paranoia, yet unfortunately there is some legitimacy to these concerns. But these extreme examples are just that. Let’s take a deeper look at how security applies to you.

The hard truth is that whenever a device is connected to the internet, wired or wireless, there is always a risk of a security breach. Period.

While you are probably aware that credit card and financial records could be at stake, you may also have privileged information, e-mail records, damaging documents, or intellectual property somewhere on your system. And don’t forget what’s in your pocket – if your mobile device has connected to your network, you could be walking around with unprotected data, no matter how much you’ve invested into protecting your network. If your data is compromised, the impact could be catastrophic for your business. No wonder you feel paranoid.

That said, we would like to bring some practicality to this tumultuous terrain. Yes, the above scenario is frightening, but it’s not the complete picture. For example, if a hacker obtained the e-mail dialogue about the menu for the company picnic, the impact would be minimal. Security vendors play on your fears and uncertainties to sell their products, and it’s easy to cost-justify every dollar available to prevent a security breach. However, you may not have to break the bank to have adequate security measures in place.

chairSmooth-IT can help you to get a handle on what your business truly needs instead of what the scary internet ads would like to sell you. We’ll give you an unbiased evaluation of your data’s true value and then implement an appropriate security system that makes sense for your business and meets your compliance requirements (like PCI standards for credit card information). We’ll plan the depth of your program, examine what parts need to be monitored for immediate response, and design a solution that’s within your budget. We’re working for you, so our only focus is the result – not the vendor we use to get there.

Securing your data isn’t an option in this day and age. It’s a necessity. But we’re paid to be paranoid so you can relax.