… Firewalls and Antivirus alone are not enough.

Why Network (Firewall) and Endpoint (Antivirus) are proving ineffective against current threats

Cisco Umbrella can help

As we see the current security threats change and trends now move to Phishing attacks with Malware such as BotNets and Ransomware the traditional defence offered by Firewalls and Antivirus suites is proving more and more to be ineffective in the war against cyber crime. As we know, in most cases, these defences react to malicious communications and code only after the attacks have launched. At that point it’s too late in many instances the damage has already been done, the Ransomware is already on the network …. somewhere!

Compromises happen in seconds. Breaches start minutes later and continue undetected for months. Operating in a state of continuous compromise may now be the new norm, but we cannot accept a state of persistent breach constantly reacting. Advanced targeted attacks are easily bypassing traditional firewalls and signature-based prevention mechanisms. All organisations should now assume that they are in a state of continuous compromise. We need to find a way of being more pro-active and less reactive. Understanding the challenge is one thing, but working to solve it is another and we know that IT is only a part of it – Yes there are behaviour changes and additional learning and staff refreshers that companies need to look at. But still IT security has it’s part to play.

Atomos Networks can offer a solution – Cisco Umbrella. Umbrella observes internet infrastructure before attacks are launched and can prevent malicious internet connections. Learning all the steps of an attack is key to understanding how Umbrella can bolster your existing defences. Cisco Umbrella is a cloud security platform that provides the first layer of defence against threats from the internet wherever your users go. By learning from the internet activity patterns, Umbrella automatically uncovers current And emerging threats and because its build is connected right into the very foundation of the internet, Umbrella blocks threats Before they ever reach the network or endpoints.

For more information on Umbrella or maybe a free trial please feel free to contact Atomos directly on 0113 323 7711

Protection and Management

The scoping document includes a breakdown of circuits such as DSL, EFM and leased line. A full breakdown of costs is included as well as an SLA covering each area. Importantly, we also highlight any potential limitations caused by bandwidth and/or QoS.

Web Applications

Our partner, Incapsula, provide a PCI-certified Web Application Firewall (WAF) product that ensures your website or application is protected from attacks. This solution is cost-effective and can be set up in no time at all. If you’d like more information or a free trial, simply get in touch using our contact form

Site Visit and Audit

From the early planning stages of your office move, we can design the very best network and IT system available for your new space. We begin by auditing your current infrastructure - ascertaining any aspirations for improvement. We then visit your new site before you’ve even moved in. That way, your new network and IT system will be designed collaboratively - optimised for the needs of your growing business.

Security Audits

Security starts with an audit on your existing infrastructure. We perform a full health check, including firewall rule configuration and packet capture, to review all traffic flowing through the internet gateway. This work includes a botnet scan and any EOL vulnerabilities.