AI and its impact on cyber security can provide several benefits to SMB's, enabling a more efficient approach to streamline and enhance safe ways of working in this fast paced tech world.
As businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation, cyber threats have become more sophisticated, posing significant challenges to cyber security. However, with the advent, new opportunities have emerged to enhance cyber defence strategies and protect sensitive data effectively. This blog explores how AI-supported tools are revolutionising cyber security and safeguarding businesses from potential threats.
AI - Next Generation Firewall Security
Traditionally, firewalls have been utilised to safeguard networks from external cyber attacks, effectively filtering out harmful or unnecessary traffic. Additionally, they have served to prevent unauthorised access to computers or networks through the internet by malicious software. However, as cyber threats have become more sophisticated and technology has evolved, Diamond IT recognises the need for enhanced firewall protection.
To address these emerging challenges, we offer advanced firewall security using Unified Threat Management (UTM) technology, which incorporates AI-driven capabilities. This advanced firewall not only defends against conventional threats but also provides robust defence against zero-day threats like ransomware, credential theft, phishing, and other web-based attacks. Leveraging AI-powered behavioural analysis and threat correlation, the solution based on Fortinet's FortiGate firewall protection rapidly identifies and blocks unknown malicious URLs, achieving near-zero false negatives. With this cutting-edge technology, we ensure your network remains resilient and protected from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
AI-Powered Endpoint Security
For small business owners looking to protect their devices from cyber threats, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers a holistic security solution. An industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution, Microsoft Endpoint helps to secure against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS systems. Its comprehensive solution helps to rapidly stop attacks, scale your security resources, and evolve your defences.
As an extension of this, Microsoft launched Security Copilot in March of this year, offering end-to-end defence at machine speed scale. An endpoint security offering that defends your organisation against hidden patterns, developing attacks and providing a faster response resolution because of its use of generative AI abilities.
Read our blog on why All Hybrid Businesses Need Endpoint Management and how we can help you to protect your devices and applications from cyber attacks. This includes application patching and control securing office macros, application and endpoint hardening, and mobile device management (MDM).
AI-Cloud based SIEM SOC Security
SIEM SOC (Security Information and Event Management - Security Operations Centre) combines both human expertise and cutting-edge technology to effectively manage and address security threats. It encompasses the detection, compliance, and management of security incidents by collecting and analysing real-time and historical security events, along with various other contextual data sources. In this process, AI plays a significant role, working alongside a team of skilled analysts who continuously review and respond to identified threats, ensuring round-the-clock protection for your organisation.
Given the rising number of unknown threats targeting organisations, especially SMBs that may have limited resources for cyber security, early threat identification and prompt implementation of protective measures are crucial. By leveraging our SIEM SOC solution, businesses can enhance their security posture, safeguard their operations, and maintain efficiency while effectively countering potential cyber risks.
Managed Endpoint Detection and Response
Diamond IT's Managed EDR offers comprehensive organisational protection through several key features. It distinguishes itself by guarding against unknown threats, going beyond the monitoring of established risks to identify potentially hazardous actions linked to unfamiliar threat types. Moreover, it enhances incident comprehension by furnishing contextual details about attacks, encompassing the entry points of threats and their execution attempts. This facilitates a customised response strategy. Additionally, our Managed EDR guarantees real-time responsiveness by granting immediate endpoint visibility, expediting the identification of malevolent activities. By accelerating investigative processes, it maximises the efficiency of breach containment, ultimately minimising the impact of breaches on business operations.
Considerations for Implementing AI-Based Cyber Security Solutions
While AI offers immense benefits, small businesses should carefully assess their specific needs and available resources before adopting AI-powered tools for cyber security. Key considerations include cost, implementation complexity, data privacy, and overall security requirements. Small - medium businesses must strike a balance between investment and protection, ensuring the chosen AI solutions align with their unique security needs and the changing environments of their business landscapes.
How Diamond IT Can Assist
Diamond IT's Business Technology Consultants are experts in helping businesses select the right solutions, including cutting edge AI platforms, tailored to their unique cyber security requirements. Our skilled team dedicates time to understand our customers' overall business drivers and objectives. We conduct a thorough evaluation process to ensure our offerings align with our customers specific business requirements, enhancing their overall cyber security posture.
If your business seeks expert advice on selecting the right software solutions to succeed in the digital age, contact our team at 1300 307 907 today.
