Antivirus protection – time for a rethink

Keeping your business secure is more challenging than ever before.  Security threats are  continually evolving and becoming more sophisticated, and alongside this there’s the recent surge in home working.

Consider this, 82%* of SMEs have experienced a cyber attack that their AV systems didn’t catch, with ransomware attacks soaring by 195% in the UK ** in the first half of 2019 alone.

However, security threats are evolving and becoming more sophisticated to a degree that leaves current antivirus solutions struggling to keep up. With 82% of SMEs reporting they have experienced a cyberattack that their AV systems didn’t catch, it’s time to re-think your antivirus solution.

How are security threats evolving?

Security threats, namely through cyber and ransomware attacks, are constantly evolving – ransomware attacks soared by 195% in the UK in the first half of 2019 alone.  Take a moment to consider that malware threats are evolving at a rapid pace with 350,000 new variations found each day or that viruses and ransomware are a significant criminal enterprise – 2017 witnessed a record of $2 billion in ransomware payments. 

Time to bolster your antivirus protection

As threats become more sophisticated, so too does the technology.  Here at Kick we’re partnering with SentinelOne to add Endpoint Protection Response (EDR) to our security product range, the next generation when it comes to antivirus protection.  Here’s what you can expect from a Kick managed SentinelOne EDR product: 

• Protection for your business from ransomware attacks.  Total peace of mind with a simple click and restore function to fully restore any machines held to ransom back to their original pre ransomware state – without paying any expensive ransoms to cyberattackers 
• Boost employee productivity by eliminating the time consuming threats missed by traditional antivirus solutions and faster machine performance, meaning fewer employee distractions 
• Kick managed support meaning you can leave the installation, testing and ongoing management to us, leaving you to focus on your business. 

  Why Kick?

  With over 30 years’ experience in helping customers deal with their business-critical challenges, we’re able to break down requirements and offer the consultation and support you need to deploy IT solutions that can ensure your business is safe, secure and successful.  

  For more information on SentinelOne speak directly with your account manager or give us a call on 01698 844 600.