Security | IT security in critical sectors

Advice General CyberSecurity

Critical institutions hold a lot of data about citizens. Think about hospitals that have a list of all your medical records or municipal authorities that have access to all your personal data. These institutions have a great responsibility to protect our personal data. This makes these sectors vulnerable to cyberattacks. How can you ensure that you are prepared as a government institution?

Take preventive measures

Firstly, it's necessary to opt for good IT security to prevent cyberattacks or detect them on time. What can you do to better prepare for a cyberattack?

• Implement a security policy regarding access control, data security, and incident response. Every organization should have a contingency plan that explains step by step what to do in case of a cyberattack on the organization. This plan is also known as a Disaster Recovery plan.
• Keep your systems and software up to date. Updates often contain security patches that can fix vulnerabilities. Do you want these to be done automatically? Check if our Managed Services are right for you.
• Make your employees aware of vulnerabilities in IT security. Employees need to know how to protect themselves against cyberattacks. You can rely on our security awareness training or opt for a long-term 360° training with our partner Phished.
• Ensure proper protection of your IT systems. A smart firewall and antivirus package are no longer sufficient in this day and age. Work with your IT partner to find the right security solution for your organization. At AppSys, we often start with an audit, and based on the outcome, we know exactly what is needed for a secure IT environment.

Cybersecurity from European soil

Do you prefer to keep your IT security within the borders of Europe? More and more framework contracts require solutions to be provided within Europe. And according to a study by Coleman Parkes Research, 45% of the energy and utilities sector prefer to rely on cybersecurity from Europe. This percentage is even higher for government institutions. For many organizations, it becomes more important to choose cybersecurity from European soil.

At AppSys, we collaborate with Clavister, a well-known Swedish company specializing in cybersecurity for over 25 years. Clavister offers security solutions at multiple layers: cloud, network, end points, and mobile devices. Their portfolio includes:

• Clavister Next Generation Firewalls: Clavister launched their first firewall 25 years ago, today they develop the fastest virtualized firewalls and integrate network security with secure SD-WAN and SASE. Their NGFW solutions are suitable for small, medium-sized businesses to large enterprises.
• Authentication services: Clavister also offers authentication services. With their OneTouch, they provide a simplified yet secure method of multifactor authentication. The integrated single sign-on to both SaaS and legacy applications makes the verification software extremely user-friendly.
• Clavister NetEye Cloud: The Advanced Threat Protection Cloud services are designed as a complement to any security solution. This solution detects any form of threat in your network.

Would you like to know more about Clavister's portfolio? Then contact us.