This headline sounds like what someone trying to get you to buy Antivirus Software would say, and it is, I am, but you don’t have to get it from me, but please do get it,
Do you research find reliable products, don’t get cheap pirated software keys, you are opening yourself up to far worse than a virus if you do that.
1 – People are your first line of defence
This is why IT security training for all staff at all levels is critical for any business, the more they understand and the less likely they are to click on something they shouldn’t.
2 – Antivirus software is your second line of defence
For when someone does click on something they shouldn’t then antivirus (or more correctly Anti Malware) software comes to the rescue.
Antivirus software is an essential tool for businesses to protect their systems and data from cyber threats. While there are many free antivirus software options available, paid antivirus software offers additional features and benefits that can help businesses better protect their systems.
One of the main benefits of paid antivirus software is that it offers more comprehensive protection than free options. Paid antivirus software typically includes additional features such as firewalls, spam filters, and anti-phishing tools that can help protect against a wider range of threats.
Another benefit of paid antivirus software is that it often includes more advanced threat detection capabilities. Paid antivirus software is typically updated more frequently than free options, which means that it can detect and respond to new threats more quickly.
Paid antivirus software also often includes additional support and resources that can be helpful for businesses. This can include things like dedicated customer support, training resources, and access to security experts who can help businesses better understand their security risks and develop effective strategies for mitigating them.
3 – Backups are your third and often last line of defence
Good anti malware software will be able to handle all threats, both new and old, however, nothing is perfect, so keeping data backed up, away from your live data is your third line of defence, to make this even more secure there should be multiple backups performed in different ways to deal with hardware and software failures, along with offsite backups in case of catastrophic situations such as fire.
Its an Insurance Policy
If you consider the value of your data within your business, every invoice, every PO, every image, every payroll database. Imagine trying to replace or recreate everything from scratch, what would that cost your business, how much time would you spend not being able to generate income because of such a problem? Maybe it would cost the entire business. As far as insurance policies go it is inexpensive to protect your data and your operations. This insurance policy even covers you when you accidentally delete a file you thought was an old version. Not to mention being able to sleep soundly at night is priceless.
Is the built in Windows Defender Good Enough?
No.
Is Free Antivirus Good Enough?
Is paying for antivirus software worth it? – TechRadar
Is paying for an Antivirus Software worth it – Online Tutorials Library
Overall, while free antivirus software can be a good option for individuals or small businesses with limited budgets, paid antivirus software is generally the best choice for larger businesses or those with more complex security needs. By investing in paid antivirus software, businesses can better protect their systems and data from cyber threats and ensure that they are well-positioned to respond to any security incidents that may occur.
There is nothing worse than something bad happening that is completely preventable, like making kids sit down and wear seatbelts in the car. Sure you’re a good driver and would never put your child in danger, until someone else does something wrong, and then…. regret.
If you want to sleep soundly at night you can contact us at Access Devices Asia, in the last 20 years we have kept our clients data safe and secure, from lightning strikes, from malicious employees, from ransomware and we can do the same for you.
