Managed IT services, often known as outsourced remote network administration, can benefit your company in a variety of ways. Instead of hiring an IT director, it’s a more cost-effective approach to have your IT infrastructure monitored and managed by specialists. It may also allow your IT director and employees to focus on more significant tasks rather than routine maintenance. What are the security benefits of managed IT services, aside from productivity and peace of mind?
Here are three benefits of remote network administration in terms of security:
#1. YOU CONTINUE TO BE UP-TO-DATE
Software updates, fixes, and upgrades for your servers and/or workstations are all part of basic managed IT services. Any machines covered by your contract will have updates done on a regular basis, so you’ll never have to bother about checking your update status or applying patches. Instead, updates are carried out automatically, preventing any cyber-attacks that target vulnerabilities in the interval between when a patch is announced and when it is implemented.
For example, the WannaCry ransomware virus recently exploited a hole in some versions of the Windows operating system. This issue was resolved with a patch in March 2017, however by May 2017 – when the ransomware outbreak occurred – many users and businesses still hadn’t installed it! WorryFree Network Essentials customers didn’t have to worry because the patch was applied when it was supposed to be — right after it was released. There’s no fuss, no muss — everything is taken care of automatically.
#2. YOU ARE SAFE AND SECURE
Direct security measures such as firewall monitoring and administration, endpoint security, and anti-spam solutions can also be provided through managed IT services. What’s the big deal about remote management when business-grade firewalls and anti-virus solutions are standard these days? Again, you stay updated.
To eliminate risks, a monitored and managed firewall system will ensure that your firewall’s firmware and software are always up to date. Regular reports will show you how successfully your firewall is protecting you and any areas of concern, allowing you to take immediate action rather than being caught off guard.
The same can be said for your anti-virus, anti-malware, and anti-spam software. It’s far too easy to discover an anti-virus solution that you can install and forget about. Managed anti-virus is designed to secure your company’s network in ways that commercial or residential anti-virus solutions cannot. It’ll always be up to date and top-of-the-line.
#3. YOU’RE BACKED UP
Finally, what about backup that is managed? Managed IT services also include data backup. Managed backup services take care of your scheduled backups, backup reporting, and backup testing to ensure that they are recoverable.
These days, backing up your data isn’t just a good idea; in many circumstances, businesses and organizations are required to comply with laws that mandate data backups and preservation. However, protecting oneself against growing cybersecurity threats like ransomware frequently requires a good data backup or BCDR solution.
Your data backups will be monitored, maintained, and recovered if you choose the managed backup option. This ensures that not only will you not lose your data in the event of an accident, tragedy, or disaster, but also that your backed-up data is safe.
SECURE YOUR BUSINESS WITH MANAGED IT SERVICES
Managed IT services can provide you with remote IT management if you need to strengthen your IT management or lessen the workload on your staff. When preparing your cybersecurity defense, it’s also worth considering managed IT services and the numerous aspects of IT and security they cover.
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