SECURITY
Protection – Sales manager Justin Godfrey says Aspire offers 24 / 7 support .
Dedicated - Aspire ’ s cyber security team at work . on ” service , it is a dedicated group of specialists distinct from the IT department . This team ensures the effectiveness of RealProtect and handles critical tasks such as round-the-clock monitoring , incident response , and security consulting to help businesses safeguard themselves .
According to Bob , Aspire strikes the right balance between meticulous attention to detail for all customers and operational effectiveness . The company has built a dedicated security team from the ground up , staffed by qualified professionals with significant expertise , rather than relying on IT staff with an interest in security .
Justin Godfrey , Aspire ’ s sales manager , noted the importance of continually strengthening its security team , which has experienced rapid growth in recent months . Aspire is actively seeking experienced security analysts to enhance its already expert capabilities .
Bob pointed out that even large organisations can sometimes be unprepared for cyber threats , failing to implement fundamental security practices such as patching , strong password policies and employee training .
He said : “ Occasionally , management or board members fail to fully comprehend that cyber security extends beyond the
We can ’ t stress enough the importance of all businesses having a robust security plan in place .”
realm of IT . There can sometimes be a lack of buy-in - however , the consequences of a breach far outweigh the investment required to proactively address vulnerabilities .”
Bob further emphasised that in the event of a breach , businesses need to be mindful that it goes beyond reputational damage and the loss of intellectual property . It often requires a complete overhaul of compromised networks to ensure that attackers are completely eradicated .
By adopting a managed security solution such as Aspire ’ s RealProtect , businesses benefit from advanced threat detection . Bob stressed the importance of cyber prevention over remediation , highlighting the ever-evolving nature of the threat landscape . “ As AI emerges as a potential game-changer , businesses can significantly mitigate their risk exposure with cyber prevention ,” he said .
Justin stressed the importance of around-the-clock protection for businesses . He said : “ While some companies claim to offer 24 / 7 support , they sometimes outsource the night shift or rely on on-call employees who are awakened only when there ’ s an alert .”
At Aspire , the team operates around the clock , with a minimum of two dedicated experts monitoring customers ’ systems every day of the year .
Justin added : “ This is crucial because cyber criminals don ’ t take breaks . In fact , malicious cyber actors often exploit holidays and weekends . We can ’ t stress enough the importance of all businesses having a robust security plan in place . At Aspire , our mission is to deliver technology like no other – we ’ re dedicated to putting technology to work to ensure our customers are always protected . We ’ re here to help .”
For more information about Aspire Technology Solutions , visit aspirets . com .
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