Nowadays, it’s impossible to avoid malware like viruses, trojans, or worms. Hackers are becoming smarter, which is why it’s important now more than ever to re-evaluate your organization’s virus protection strategy. But how do you know when your systems are failing? When is time to upgrade your tech stack? Let’s dive in. 

When should my organization start rethinking its virus protection strategy? 

1. You aren’t meeting security guidelines. 

Nearly every industry is required to adhere to certain security regulations, whether it’s GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX, among others. These regulations were created in an effort to ensure that client data, employee information, assets, and more are remaining confidential. When these guidelines aren’t being met, your organization could be at serious risk for legalities. The best way to make sure data remains safe is to have a strong antivirus solution in place. Having a solution in place that provides audits is ideal, because you’ll be able to detect any infections and know how to prevent them in the future.

2. Your team is working remotely. 

A majority of workforces have switched to remote working due to the pandemic. This puts people at an even higher risk for attacks. Working from home increases the risk of a breach because people are working on various devices on the same network. While VPN’s are normally a solution to working offsite from a network, the increase in remote working has led VPN’s to be exploited. The biggest takeaways with remote working and security concerns is to make sure configurations are being verified, and encryption remains strong. Having secure servers will decrease the chance of a hacker activity. 

3. Your scanning solution is unreliable. 

Many organizations use a combination of operating systems. For example, your organization might have Windows workstations, but the servers are using something completely different. Pre-Covid, organizations would have relied on their antivirus at their workstation to allow for coverage. By using a solution that isn’t native to your organization, you could be increasing the risk of security concerns. Scans can start to appear unstable if an antivirus has to go through a workstation. Having a native, server antivirus solution will help prevent scan failure and other security issues that could arise. 

If your organization needs help with it’s virus protection strategy, you’ve come to the right place! Thinline Technologies can provide customized solutions for your organization’s wants and needs, and give you peace of mind knowing your data is in good hands. Visit our services page for more info, and contact us today.