blogadminWhile some companies tend to turn a blind eye to their security, others know the responsibility that comes with running a popular business. These people know that when you deal with customers and their sensitive information over the Internet, there really is no compromise when it comes to protecting that information.
Unfortunately, providing a secure platform for your users that’s also efficient AND is priced within a reasonable budget can be a daunting task. But, what if you could meet your network needs without sacrificing your security? What if it didn’t have to cost you anything extra?
If you go with the right managed service provider, you can do just that and much, much more.
The Need for Regulatory Compliance
One great thing a managed service provider does is that they constantly keep tabs on your network. Whether they are designing a specific infrastructure for you, helping with backups, or they’re simply on call in case you have a hold up, they help make running a business a little more manageable.
But, really, a managed service provider’s job should go way beyond that. In addition to providing you with a managed service, they should also be monitoring your network’s security on a consistent basis. They should also know what your company’s security needs are and make sure that whatever compliance laws you’re expected to follow are being met.
Be Audit-Ready
These days, regulators and auditors have higher expectations for security. They won’t just be coming to ask you whether or not you’ve had an assessment or that you’re compliant. They want solid proof. They want to know exactly what you’re doing to protect yourself against internal and external threats. They want to know that you’re taking any threats seriously and constantly updating your network to keep those threats at a distance.
But, that’s a lot to worry about, huh?
Luckily, a competent and dedicated managed service provider knows what regulators and auditors are expecting from your company, depending on what industry you’re in. When your managed service provider cares as much about your security as building your network infrastructure or getting you on the cloud as quickly as possible, you’ll have so much less to worry about. More importantly, you’ll be ready when those auditors come.
Wowrack provides great managed service options that incorporate the maximum security standards. Whether you need to be HIPAA Compliant or you want to be protected against DDoS attacks, we’ve got you covered. Contact us today to learn more.
Overall Security
Let’s be honest. Being prepared for those auditors is necessary if you want to avoid fines and other costs that could take a big toll on your business. It’s probably one of the biggest reasons companies decide to invest anything at all in their security in the first place.
That being said, don’t forget that “security” has a lot of different meanings. For one, it means protecting your business against hackers that could potentially steal sensitive information of both you and your customers.
But, it also means securing your data and backing up your site; the site you’ve worked so hard on and spent so much money on. The data that you’ve collected over a number of years since you’ve been a business.
Part of a managed service provider’s job is helping you protect your customers’ data, yes, but also helping you to protect your own. A good provider will make sure your data is constantly being backed-up and encrypting your data so nothing leaks through to anyone who shouldn’t be looking. And, that you’ll never have to worry about starting over from scratch if for some reason your data gets wiped.
When you go with the right managed service provider, you can easily kill two birds with one stone. Security doesn’t have to be managed separately from your network that’s already being managed. Doesn’t it make sense to have both things taken care of simultaneously? We think so.
