Cybersecurity Services

SMBs are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. A cyberattack can lead to:

• Reputational damage: Loss of customer trust and damage to your brand.
• Data breaches: Loss of sensitive customer data, leading to legal and financial consequences.
• Financial loss: Theft of funds, disruption of operations and recovery costs.

Common threats to organizations in Cleveland include:

• Phishing: Emails or messages designed to trick you or your team members into giving up sensitive information.
• Malware: Malicious software that can infect your systems and steal data or disrupt operations.
• Ransomware: Malware that encrypts your data and demands a ransom for its release.
• Social engineering: Tricking employees into giving up information or access to systems.

A vulnerability assessment is a systematic review of IT systems designed to identify weaknesses that attackers could exploit. An assessment can be conducted with both automated tools and manual checks to find and prioritize vulnerabilities.

Regular assessments are recommended; at least annually, or more frequently if your business has significant changes in IT infrastructure or faces increased threats.

Endpoint security focuses on protecting individual devices (endpoints) such as computers, laptops and mobile devices from threats. Antivirus, anti-malware and intrusion prevention software are typical elements of endpoint security.

Yes, we can help protect your email from spam, phishing attacks and malware. This includes filtering incoming emails, scanning attachments and providing security awareness training to your employees.

MFA (also sometimes called 2FA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide multiple forms of identification to access systems. This type of authentication makes it much harder for attackers to gain unauthorized access, even if they have access to a stolen password.

At Calyx, we have expertise in helping businesses meet a range of compliance requirements. We can assess your current security posture, implement safeguards and provide documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Incident response services help you contain and recover from a security breach. This service includes investigating the incident, identifying the cause and putting measures in place to prevent future attacks.

Cybersecurity insurance helps cover the costs associated with a data breach, such as legal fees, notification costs and credit monitoring for affected clients. It’s highly recommended for accounting firms due to the sensitive data they handle. Your MSP can often advise on this.