Realize How Important Antivirus Solutions Are

Does your organization need an antivirus solution to prevent threats from accessing your network? It’s a simple question with a simple answer, but some businesses still don’t realize the importance of having antivirus software on their computers. They might think they are immune, but cybercriminals know better; it’s glaringly obvious in the face of a data loss incident that hindsight is 20/20.

The foolish reason why companies may not want to implement an antivirus solution: they might believe that they are too small of a target to be noticed by hackers, but this is simply not the case. Even the tiniest of businesses have data that is of considerable value for cybercriminals. That’s the reason why information such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and other personally identifiable information is sold on the black market. Consequently, any business that stores this information is vulnerable to threats; nearly all businesses have this information somewhere on their infrastructure.

Essentially, there’s no valid reason to put your business at unnecessary risk. Antivirus is an ideal way to reduce standard threats that your business could come into contact with. Antivirus is a bit more reactive compared to other security measures, but it’s a critical one nonetheless. The longer you let threats linger on your network, the more danger your business is exposed to. Here are some of the many cyberthreats that can be eliminated with the utilization of antivirus software.

• Viruses: Viruses are bits of code that can be anything from comical, to inconvenient, to straight up threatening. There are too many varieties of viruses to share here, but realize that just about all of them will harm your network.
• Malware: Malware, or malicious software, comes in a huge variety, and as such, it’s difficult to truly prepare for all of them. You can be certain of one thing, though; the name “malicious” software is no joke.
• Spyware: Spyware is a type of malware that is designed to infiltrate and lurk on a network to steal information. As such, it’s capable of being a considerable problem for your business.
• Trojan: Similar to spyware, a trojan is designed to hide on a network and open up the way for a future attack at a later date. This provides you with the opportunity to root it out and eliminate it before it causes problems.

More advanced threats are a bit harder to remove from your network. Ransomware is nearly impossible to remove. This always highlights the importance of a multi-faceted security system that includes not just reactive software like antivirus, but proactive solutions such as firewalls, spam blockers, and content filters. Fortunately, these enterprise-level solutions are easy enough to take advantage of, and it’s all thanks to a Unified Threat Management (UTM) tool.

A UTM is a very valuable tool that lets your business take advantage of powerful enterprise-level solutions without breaking the budget. To get started with a UTM, contact Macro Systems at 703-359-9211.