The false sense of security
Many companies believe they are protected because they have never suffered a cyber attack or because they have antivirus software installed. However, most security incidents occur precisely in these scenarios: neglected environments that do not undergo constant reviews. The reality is clear: information security needs to be proactive, strategic, and continuously updated.
Below, we list five signs that indicate your company is vulnerable and urgently needs to review its IT infrastructure.
Lack of automated and tested backup against cyber attacks
Backup is the safety net of any organization. If your company still performs manual, sporadic backups or lacks regular restoration tests, this is already a red flag.
In the event of ransomware, hardware failure, or human error, data recovery may be the only way to ensure business continuity. However, 57% of companies that experienced incidents took more than 24 hours to recover their operations due to a lack of adequate backup.
How to resolve:implement a managed backup and recovery solution, with automatic integrity checks and frequent restoration tests.
Common antivirus without EDR or real-time protection
Traditional antivirus solutions are obsolete in the face of modern cybercrime techniques. They are limited to known signatures and cannot detect more sophisticated attacks, such as polymorphic malware, fileless attacks, and zero-day ransomwares.
If your company relies solely on conventional antivirus, without an EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) system, there is a high chance that threats will go unnoticed.
How to solve it:replace the common antivirus with an EDR solution that includes behavioral AI, automatic containment, and root cause analysis.
Systems without regular updates (patch management)
The absence of updates is one of the most open doors to invasions. Many attacks exploit known vulnerabilities that already have available fixes but have not been applied.
Companies that do not have an automated patch management system are exposed to daily risks, especially in operating systems, browsers, and commonly used applications.
How to solve it:adopt an automated patch management solution that applies updates in a scheduled, validated manner with compliance reporting.
Lack of visibility into the IT environment prepared against cyber attacks
It is common for companies not to know how many devices are connected to the network, which software is installed, whether backups are being made, or if the antivirus is up to date. This lack of knowledge creates gaps that compromise security.
Without visibility, there is no control. And without control, the company becomes vulnerable to internal and external threats.
How to solve it:implement a 24/7 monitoring platform with automated inventory, real-time dashboards, and automatic ticket creation in case of failures.
Security policies for cyber attacks nonexistent or ignored
If there are no clear rules about passwords, device usage, remote access, internet use, and corporate emails, your company is exposed to unsafe user behavior.
As a result, a large part of the attacks starts with a simple click on malicious links, weak passwords, or improper sharing of information. It is essential to establish and reinforce good digital security practices.
How to solve it:develop and implement an information security policy, with ongoing training for employees and compliance validation.
What you don't see can be costly
Ignoring signs of vulnerability is like driving a car with warning lights on and expecting everything to resolve itself. However, the good news is that most risks can be neutralized by implementing processes, tools, and best practices.
In short, Zamak Technologies operates with a proactive, structured approach based on cutting-edge technology. This is because, with our managed services model, your company gains visibility, stability, and security to grow without surprises.
Avoid being the next statistic. Talk to a Zamak Technologies specialist and find out how to effectively and predictably secure your operation.