Critical Cybersecurity Defence Tools for 2023

The battle against cybercriminals is intensifying, with South African internet users suffering the third highest number of global cyberattacks in 2021. This year, it’s time to arm up and take on the hackers with a range of high level, cybersecurity defence tools, including secure cloud storage.

Going into battle unprepared is never a good idea, and fortunately we’ve done the groundwork for you. Read on to find out what the best cybersecurity tools for businesses and families are and what you need to set up a fortress against the dark web.

antivirus

Most of us have (or have used) antivirus software, which, as a standalone defence tool never feels especially high-tech or impressive. But, like solid gates or burglar bars, this simple tool can keep malware and other dangerous applications away from your network by quarantining anything deemed to be a risk.

For a small investment, you can have a 24-hour protection scan on your computer against a database of the latest viruses and malware.

If you already have antivirus software installed on your computer network, the most important thing you can do is keep it updated, and you can automate this process, so you don’t even have to think about it.

firewall

Every single cybercrime begins with the flow of data. A firewall monitors the information that enters and leaves your computer and is still the first line of defence against hacking attempts and data theft.

Investing in a quality firewall adds an additional layer of protection on top of your antivirus. It can also alert you when suspicious data activity takes place, giving you the advantage of critical time to put your emergency plan into action.

intrusion detection

If a firewall is like a motion sensor for your data, intrusion detection is a full-on blaring alarm system.

This type of specialised software is primed to identify ransomware, malware, hacking attempts, and virtually every other kind of unauthorised presence on your network.

Storage Backup and Recovery

Beefing up your defences is an essential part of any data protection strategy, but let’s face it: even companies with multi-million rand cybersecurity systems have fallen prey to hackers.

If the worst happens and you become a victim of ransomware or a denial of service attack, you’ll need to access your data quickly and securely to get your business running again.

Secure cloud storage is the one proven way to recover quickly from a data leak, breach, or cyberattack with your business intact. Having the correct backup systems and disaster recovery plans in place means that you can still keep your business running while dealing with the incident.

When you look for a cloud storage solution, there’s one non-negotiable factor that you must insist on, and that is encrypted data storage.

At Soteria we offer a range of secure cloud storage solutions with full encryption to ensure that your data stays safe and that nobody except you can read and access it.

Choosing us as your partner in the war against cybercriminals means having a reliable cloud storage provider with a team that stays on the cutting edge of data storage industry best practices.

Browse our range of storage solutions today and rest easy knowing that your data is safe in the cloud.