Continuous Monitoring & Remote Mgmt

Continuous Monitoring & Mgmt for SMBs

Continuous 24/7 monitoring is crucial for SMBs because cyber threats don't stop outside business hours It ensures business continuity by keeping customer-impacting systems operational, and improves overall security by allowing for immediate issue detection and resolution. Monitoring internally and externally ensures that both your in-house operations and any data exposed to the public are continuously addressed & protected.

tekrisq uses multiple solutions in a packaged solution, RMM from Addigy and N-able, and externally observable data scanning from DynaRisk. This combined solution provide strong monitoring, and aggregate data that makes your business a trustworthy ecosystem partner. A very cost-effective layer of security that will never distract nor cost employees time.

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"There are only two types of companies: those that have been breached and know it, and those that have been breached and don't know it yet."

Kevin Mandia CEO

Mandiant Cybersecurity

Benefits of Continuous Monitoring

Continuous monitoring benefits small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by enhancing security, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving operational efficiency. It provides real-time threat detection, reduces the risk of data breaches, and simplifies audits by automating compliance checks and reporting. Additionally, it helps reduce costs and downtime by proactively identifying and addressing issues before they escalate into significant problems. 


  • SECURITY & THREAT MANAGEMENT

    • Proactive threat detection: Continuously scans systems for vulnerabilities and suspicious activity, acting as an early warning system to allow for quick mitigation of potential damage.

    • Reduced risk of data breaches: Helps prevent costly and damaging data breaches by identifying and closing security gaps before they can be exploited.

    • Improved security posture: Provides data-driven insights to prioritize security investments and strengthen the overall security framework.

    • Faster incident response: Enables quicker responses to security incidents by providing real-time alerts, which minimizes the damage and recovery time.

    • Enhanced situational awareness: Offers a comprehensive view of the IT infrastructure, helping to identify weaknesses and anomalies for more informed decision-making. 

  • COMPLIANCE & REPORTING

    • Simplified audits: Maintains real-time records of compliance activities, making future audits easier and less time-consuming.

    • Automated compliance reporting: Generates reports that demonstrate adherence to relevant regulations, which is crucial for industries with strict requirements.

    • Demonstrated commitment to security: Provides proof of a commitment to data security for clients, partners, and regulatory bodies. 

  • OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & COSTS SAVINGS

    • Reduced downtime: Helps minimize business disruption by identifying and fixing problems before they lead to system downtime, ensuring business continuity and productivity.

    • Cost-effectiveness: Can save money by preventing costly data breaches and by optimizing resource allocation through better risk management.

    • Reduced manual workload: Automates many security and compliance tasks, freeing up internal resources to focus on other business priorities. 

FAQs

Who requires Continuous Monitoring Solutions?

Regulators require continuous monitoring solutions for industries with high-risk data or public safety concerns, including healthcare, finance, and more. Mandates are often tied to specific regulations like HIPAA for patient data, PCI DSS for payment card information, and various other technology regulators.

Some industry-specific regulations

Healthcare: HIPAA requires continuous monitoring of patient data access logs, encryption & access controls to protect sensitive data

Finance: Regulations like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) require continuous monitoring for fraud and security breaches in organizations handling credit card data. Financial institutions must also continuously monitor for compliance with "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules.

General data and cybersecurity regulations

GDPR: The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires continuous monitoring of data processing activities to ensure data privacy & security, especially for companies handling the personal data of EU citizens

SOC 2: The Security Operations Center 2 (SOC 2) compliance framework mandates continuous security monitoring to maintain data integrity and track access logs

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: This framework, often adopted voluntarily or as part of other requirements, emphasizes continuous monitoring for threat detection and vulnerability management

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What makes tekrisq different from other cybersecurity companies?

tekrisq is focused on helping small & medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to understand their specific technology risks that uniquely apply to their business, their unique use of technology, and the industries they work in. These risks span cyber risks, compliance risks, business risks and more.

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How quickly can my business become compliant or audit-ready?

tekrisq can assess your risk and make pragmatic, plain-language recommendations in as little as 30 minutes. We can also help remediate risks, file compliance, and even insure your business’ technology-oriented risk in tailored ways… all without having to hire anyone.

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How do I know where my company stands right now in terms of cybersecurity readiness?

The first step is to gather information in fast, easy, and affordable ways that don’t create a distraction for your business. We call this process risk assessment, and we make it a simple, 24/7 self-serve experience. Our approach uses automated methods that allow you to provide simple, point and click responses to plainly worded questions, with just enough complementary info to ensure your answers are as accurate as possible. This can take as little as 30 minutes. From there, we generate reports and best practice recommendations and make ourselves available to discuss them at your convenience.

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Does tekrisq help with insurance and risk documentation?

As a fully licensed national insurance brokerage, tekrisq specialized cybersecurity professionals can help you to find superior coverage with top rated carriers at the most competitive rates. tekrisq can also help you with compliance reporting and documentation required, including WISP, Incident Response Plans and more. We’re a one-stop shop to make your SMB business-ready!

Get your business compliant, resilient and insured today.

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