Security First with AlphaCore
The Essential 8 is a set of eight key security practices that help protect systems and data from cyber threats. By implementing these simple, effective measures, businesses and individuals can significantly reduce the risk of attacks and strengthen their cybersecurity.
Essential 8
The mitigation strategies in the Essential Eight are:
- Patch applications
- Patch operating systems
- Multi-factor authentication
- Restrict administrative privileges
- Application control
- Restrict Microsoft Office macros
- User application hardening
- Regular backups
SMB1001
The SMB1001 certification framework uses a tiered approach to help small and medium businesses improve cybersecurity, starting with basic measures and scaling as they grow for a manageable, cost-effective process.
Bronze
Foundational security practices like device security, password policies, and data protection.
Silver
Introduces access controls (like multi-factor authentication), regular system updates, and employee training. It also includes stronger backup and recovery plans.
Gold
Covers complex practices such as continuous monitoring, incident response planning, and external audits.
Platinum
Includes ongoing threat monitoring, regular vulnerability assessments, and sophisticated incident response strategies.
Diamond
Involves continuous auditing, real-time security analytics, and collaboration with external cyber security professionals.
ISO 27007
ISO 27001 is a global standard for securing sensitive data, guiding businesses in protecting against cyberattacks, theft, and accidents. Certification requires detailed documentation, regular audits, and ongoing management of security practices.
Technology Alignment Manager
Our experienced IT support engineers provide cost-effective managed IT services, allowing you to re-assign staff and resources and giving your business the competitive advantage.
Our experienced IT support engineers provide cost-effective managed IT services, allowing you to re-assign staff and resources and giving your business the competitive advantage.
Our experienced IT support engineers provide cost-effective managed IT services, allowing you to re-assign staff and resources and giving your business the competitive advantage.
Our experienced IT support engineers provide cost-effective managed IT services, allowing you to re-assign staff and resources and giving your business the competitive advantage.
Virtual Chief Information Officer
Our experienced IT support engineers provide cost-effective managed IT services, allowing you to re-assign staff and resources and giving your business the competitive advantage.
Our experienced IT support engineers provide cost-effective managed IT services, allowing you to re-assign staff and resources and giving your business the competitive advantage.
Our experienced IT support engineers provide cost-effective managed IT services, allowing you to re-assign staff and resources and giving your business the competitive advantage.
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