Cloud security - how your cloud environment can protect you

Built-in cloud security protects - wherever you log in

The advantage of using security solutions that are built into your cloud environment is that they act as your external protection everywhere. More traditional solutions only protect the clients they are designed for. For example, if you use protection for your email client, the solution only works if you use that particular client. However, if you use your email on the web or from another device, you are no longer protected. Compare this to locking your front door but leaving your windows wide open. With a security solution built into your cloud environment, you ensure that your entire house is locked down by ensuring that protection works everywhere - no matter where you are or what device you choose to use.

Such solutions can, for example, automatically scan attachments and links before they are delivered to the recipient and ensure that no malware is downloaded onto your computer or that you are redirected through links that do not go where they claim to go.

Enhanced security: Detecting threats faster in the cloud

To further strengthen security, a combination of different types of protection is required, but also a well-functioning alarm system that indicates if you and your business are affected by an intrusion. This alerts you if there are activities within your environment that deviate or are in line with how a hacker usually behaves during an intrusion. In traditional environments, this has been difficult to detect in the past, but in a cloud environment it becomes easier. One of the reasons is that the user base in the major cloud platforms is so large. New threats are detected much more quickly than before, so protection against the threat can be rolled out more quickly - and for more users, as they are all on the same platform. Phishing attempts or ransomeware can thus be blocked for all users at the same time.

Simulate attacks to expose vulnerabilities

Knowledge is power, as they say. This is also true in the fight against different types of cyber attacks. Indeed, protecting against email fraud is largely about educating staff - creating awareness of the threats and alerting employees to the warning signs. There are several ways to raise staff awareness. Training is of course the obvious option, but there are also different types of simulated attacks that can illustrate potential vulnerabilities such as phishing attacks and password hacking.

Through WeSafe's Microsoft 365 as a service, we can map your current security, find out if your accounts have been hacked in the past or if there is currently any anomalous activity in your systems. Based on this mapping, we set up warnings and other measures where we see that security is lacking in your environment. We also assist with training and guidance for your staff.

Want more information on how we can help you protect your business from email fraud and other types of hacker attacks? Contact us and we will tell you more!