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Why use IT security?

IT security is an important aspect to companies when it comes down to their network security. Every company should have IT security in place to protect their software, hardware and organisation.

IT security protects data on computers and protects personal data and financial data by preventing possible dangers from external attacks. There are many types of IT security with many products to help protect networks and file encryption software to stop emails from being hacked into.

Forms of IT security include network security, which protects the network from potential risks, endpoint security, which protects the user from sharing information that they should be keeping confidential.

Mobile device management is a form of IT security, which controls any security risks that may occur with any mobile workforce to enhance your business flexibility. Data security is protecting your data as it enters and leaves your network.

Finally cyber security is highly important, as there are constantly threats and new ways for attackers to get into networks, if someone was successful in hacking into your network it could cause serious issues. Therefore, protecting your network from these hackers via IT security is a definite.

If your confidential data was hacked into and loss it could mean cash flow, reputation and competitiveness are jeopardized, which is not a position any business wants to be in.

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