Protected: The Future of Work Is Here. See How One IT Company is Keeping it Safe

Working from home has caused many businesses to reconsider distributed work as a viable way to manage workflow not just during times of shelter-in-place orders, but also moving forward into the future. Yet, working from home creates its own challenges, especially in areas of IT security. The use of multiple devices across multiple locations can quickly scramble any perceived security a company’s IT provider offers.

“Our competitors are not doing enough to protect your interests,” says Brian Desrosier, President of Lighthouse Technology Partners in Greenwich, CT. “To put it simply, if you’re a small or mid-sized business, your IT provider will get you hacked.” Desrosier would know. He’s helped hundreds of clients make the switch to Lighthouse, and in doing so, seen what other IT provides are doing to keep your intellectual property secure. Other providers don’t know enough. They lack the expertise needed for modern work.

Since 1984, Lighthouse has been providing businesses in the Metro New York Area, New Jersey, and Connecticut top tier managed IT services. From healthcare and non-profits to financial institutions to main-street business, Lighthouse has earned the respect and trust of the industry by advising, planning, deploying and overseeing technology adaptation. Desrosier and his expert staff have built an award-winning Microsoft Gold Small and Mid-Market Solutions Partner dedicated to staying on the forefront of technology solutions in uncertain times.

As cloud-based technology continues to change and more and more are working remotely, businesses will need a managed service provider to help keep their company productive and their information safe. Yet often, business technology partners forget about being partners. Lighthouse offers a different kind of partnership for your business, one centered around a sincere desire to help your business work smarter and faster. More than just distant IT consultants, the knowledgeable Lighthouse staff are hands-on in assisting you. For Lighthouse, understanding how their techniques work is just as important as giving you the peace of mind knowing they will work. Being a managed IT services company means security first. Lighthouse believes every client should enjoy a modern baseline of security that can defend against threats from the word go, even as the very structure of companies evolves. Many IT firms may buckle when attempting to build a network that protects employee digital identities on mobile devices while protecting computers from malware and ransomware. This is Lighthouse’s essential service. By taking a multi-pronged approach, Lighthouse implements and enforces multi-factor identification as well as trains your staff mitigation techniques to help them avoid sophisticated hackers. Companies can rest assured Lighthouse doesn’t implement a simple one password and call it the network secure. Encryption and vaulted IT system entry are key in keeping your business safe, which is why Lighthouse uses the same products they offer their clients.

But security is only one side of the coin. IT Support is the other. Lighthouse are experts at helping business leaders and managers navigate the right technology for their organization, believing knowledge-driven organizations are able to collaborate more effectively, share documents easily and store information in the cloud securely. This is an important distinction. Lighthouse isn’t trying to sell your company software; they’re a managed service provider and certified Microsoft New York Metro Cloud Partner dedicated to leading businesses into the new frontier of work.

As experts in Cloud integration and Mircosoft products like Azure, Office 365, and SharePoint, Lighthouse provides value-driven services for the modern organization while still remaining approachable. Lighthouse is a company actively fostering relationships, both within and with their customers. Relationships are important, now more than ever. As companies all over the world adopt distributive work models, the need for a managed service provider that can handle a rapidly changing technological landscape will continue to grow.

Here are some key takeaways any business owner should keep in mind when considering a managed service provider, courtesy of Lighthouse.

• 1 in 5 small businesses will suffer a cyber breach this year.

• 81% of all breaches happen to small and medium sized businesses.

• 97% of breaches could have been prevented with today’s technology.

Lighthouse’s Top 5 Tips for Cyber Security:

1. Security awareness by your users is paramount. Train your users and often! Teach them about data security, email attacks, and your policies and procedures. Lighthouse offers a web-based training solution and “done for you” security policies to streamline this process.

2. Utilize Multi-Factor Authentication whenever you can, including on your network, banking websites, even social media. MultiFactor Authentication adds an additional layer of protection to ensure that even if your password does get stolen, your data stays protected.

3. Dark web research can make a difference. Knowing in real-time what passwords and accounts have been posted on the Dark Web will allow you to be proactive in preventing a data breach. This is easier said than done, so professionals like Lighthouse often so it for you, scanning the Dark Web and taking action to protect your business from stolen credentials that may have been posted for sale.

4. Mobile device security is more important than ever. Today’s cyber criminals will attempt to steal data or access your network by way of your employees’ phones and tablets. They’re counting on you to neglect this piece of the puzzle. Mobile device security closes this gap.

5. Backup! Backup local. Backup to the cloud. Have an offline backup for each month of the year. Test your backups often. And if you aren’t convinced your backups are working properly, call Lighthouse ASAP.

As the IT world changes, so does Lighthouse. Their longevity as a company is a testament to their adaptability. Businesses like yours are looking for a dependable guide to lead them through these changes safely and efficiently. Visit lighthousemsp.com and see why small and mid-sized businesses all over the world trust Lighthouse to keep their company running quickly and securely, wherever work happens.