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If you do not have the proper defenses, a cyber-attack can lead to massive losses, damaging your company and its reputation. Here are Matthijssen’s top four security strategies that we recommend to help avoid and recover from all kinds of digital disasters:
Passwords often aren’t enough to keep your information secure. Rather than simply relying on a password to provide access, multifactor authentication requires an additional layer of security to validate your access, so we can make sure it is really you before we grant you your valuable access. Adding a second method of validation adds more security, and makes it more difficult for any outsiders to try and log in, and prevents 99% of password-based cybercrime. Multifactor Authentication can take several forms depending on what’s right for your business:
Having some sort of backup occur daily is extremely important to protecting your business in the event of a disaster. Encrypted Offsite Backup is like an insurance policy for your data. Not only is there a backup of your company’s data, but it is also password protected and located elsewhere, unconnected to your usual network. In the event of a digital disaster like loss of data, you’ll always have a copy your hackers were unable to touch.
The ability to recognize if an email is legitimate or a threat has become more difficult as hackers & threat actors have gotten better at writing them. Most people believe they can recognize email attacks, but in their usual routine it is easy to be caught off guard. Phish Threat Training evaluates your employees to determine how likely they are to respond to phishing attempts, and provides your users with what to look for and good computer use habits.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Most modern attacks start with stolen credentials, allowing criminals to quietly access email, files, and systems while appearing to be legitimate users. Because nothing obviously looks “wrong,” these threats can remain undetected for long periods of time, often causing damage before anyone realizes an attack is underway.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) changes this by adding continuous, human-led monitoring to your security environment. Instead of relying solely on automated tools, MDR provides 24/7 oversight by experienced security professionals who watch for unusual behavior across your systems. When activity falls outside of normal patterns, it’s immediately investigated by real analysts who determine whether a threat is present and take action to stop it. This includes containing the incident, removing unauthorized access, and closing security gaps before they can be exploited again. With MDR in place, threats are identified earlier, response is faster, and your organization is protected around the clock — including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Understanding the Difference
Traditional antivirus tools are designed to stop known malware, but they often miss today’s most common attacks because there’s no virus involved. When attackers log in using valid credentials, these tools may never detect a problem.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) improves visibility by identifying suspicious activity on individual devices, but it still relies on internal IT teams to investigate alerts and decide how to respond, which can delay action.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) goes further by combining advanced detection with continuous human oversight. Instead of just alerting you to a potential problem, MDR experts investigate suspicious behavior in real time and respond on your behalf — stopping threats before they turn into business-impacting incidents.
