{"id":4122,"date":"2019-06-06T17:39:21","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T17:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/industry\/blog\/?p=4122"},"modified":"2019-07-24T20:38:53","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T20:38:53","slug":"enterprise-security-made-affordable-at-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/industry\/blog\/uncategorized\/2019\/06\/06\/enterprise-security-made-affordable-at-last\/","title":{"rendered":"Enterprise security made affordable at last!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to\u00a0Day 11 of Business Self-Defense<\/strong>\u00a0from Microsoft Canada. Today, we talk about how small businesses operating on a small budget can afford enterprise-grade security.<\/p>\n Wish you could afford enterprise-strength digital security? You\u2019re not alone. Cybersecurity ranks as a top concern among business owners and no wonder, given the number of cyberattacks.<\/p>\n McAfee reports that Canada loses 0.17% of GDP to cybercrime, which equals over $3 billion per year!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n It\u2019s not just a matter of upgrading technology, affordability is just as important to the growth of your business. We hear you, and that\u2019s why this post explains how something as simple and cost-effective as upgrading your version of Windows can help boost your security posture.<\/p>\n Ready to learn more about Windows 10 security? Download the \u201cWindows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Kit<\/a>.\u201d Includes ebook, report, and infographic. (Requires registration) Link\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite their concerns, too many of Canada\u2019s small businesses still rely on outdated technology, like on-premises servers. Rightly or wrongly, many owners as well as IT professionals, seem to believe strongly in the security protocols and applications they use to safeguard their valuable data. They refuse to take the plunge to improve their digital security.<\/p>\n That old device and the system it runs may \u201cstill work,\u201d but it\u2019s leaving you increasingly vulnerable to costly breaches. Time to upgrade!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Meanwhile, the modern threat landscape continues to evolve, thanks to global criminal syndicates. As the tide of change moves forward, most businesses using outdated technology are sitting ducks. They have no system to protect their employees\u2019 devices, data captured in the field, or even reliable backups! Never mind trying to ward off simultaneous DNS attacks\u2026<\/p>\n Something as simple and affordable (and, yes, as easy to overlook) as upgrading the operating system on PCs and tablets can help improve an organization\u2019s security position quickly. That\u2019s because Windows 10 helps eliminate or mitigate many issues plaguing small business owners across the country.<\/p>\n Windows 10 leapfrogs over many of the problems of today with enterprise-strength technology designed specifically to defend against tomorrow\u2019s cyber threats.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Forget unreliable (and annoying) password systems. Enterprise-grade biometric security authenticates users with a look or touch of the finger. It protects sensitive data stored on your employee\u2019s devices with encryption.<\/p>\n Are retinal scans more to your liking? Depending on the age of your device, Windows Hello authenticates you with the choice of fingerprint, facial recognition, and retinal scan.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Thanks to Microsoft Passport and Windows Hello, you can forget the passwords you\u2019ve used in the past\u2014your unique identifiers (fingerprint, iris, facial features) enable access now.<\/p>\n Reports of data breaches will rise as more organizations must report breaches now. Chances are, if you deploy people in field with devices, your sensitive data\u2019s been mismanaged, leaked, or shared in error. It\u2019s human nature. We make mistakes.<\/p>\n Windows 10 reduces the risk with Enterprise Data Protection (EDP), which helps keep files in the right hands. With EDP, you can avoid accidentally compromising your data.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you allow your employees to use their own devices at work, please take note. By upgrading to Windows 10, potential attackers have a much harder time roaming undetected in your network.<\/p>\n Trusted Boot\u2014an intelligent safety measure that guarantees only a genuine version of Windows launches first on every device\u2014prevents attackers from hiding on devices and evading detection.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Available with Windows 10 Enterprise, Device Guard locks down authorized devices so they only run trusted applications, protecting them from ransomware and other viral threats.<\/p>\n Your window to the Web exposes you, your employees, and your company assets to exploitation by cyber thieves. Bundled with Windows 10, the new web browser Microsoft Edge features some state-of-the-art technology to improve your security and browsing experience.<\/p>\n Microsoft Edge eliminates entry points known to hackers. Its smart memory management feature blocks Use After Free (UAF) attacks. The Edge doesn\u2019t require add-ons like toolbars and browser helper objects (BHOs) to perform optimally. By rendering these obsolete, Microsoft Edge increases your level of security across your organization. Now that\u2019s a revolutionary browser.<\/p>\n While you\u2019re upgrading, consider your version of Office, too. A single Office 365 subscription can give you all the latest versions of the classic productivity apps, plus great business services, like email.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Talk to your IT team or a Microsoft Certified Partner about upgrading your devices to Windows 10. If you don\u2019t have a partner already, you can find a local expert near you by using the Microsoft Partner Center.<\/p>\n Remember, the future of your business requires a higher level of security and performance from your devices.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Ready to learn more about Windows 10 security? Download the \u201cWindows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Kit<\/a>.\u201d Includes ebook, report, and infographic. (Requires registration) Link\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to\u00a0Day 11 of Business Self-Defense\u00a0from Microsoft Canada. Today, we talk about how small businesses operating on a small budget can afford enterprise-grade security. Wish you could afford enterprise-strength digital security? You\u2019re not alone. Cybersecurity ranks as a top concern among business owners and no wonder, given the number of cyberattacks. McAfee reports that Canada<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":379,"featured_media":4125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_classifai_error":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"post_tag":[294],"content-type":[],"coauthors":[300],"class_list":["post-4122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-smb"],"yoast_head":"\nGet the kit<\/h2>\n
Outdated technology<\/h2>\n
Leaving businesses exposed<\/h2>\n
A simple, cost-effective solution<\/h2>\n
Biometric based security<\/h2>\n
Securing data in the field<\/h2>\n
Booting out trouble<\/h2>\n
Guarding devices<\/h2>\n
Surfing securely<\/h2>\n
Getting the edge<\/h2>\n
Where to start?<\/h2>\n
Get the kit<\/h2>\n