What is a Small Business Digital Health Check?
Digital security is one of those areas that businesses often neglect… until it’s too late. In 2022, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported that cybercrime cost small businesses an average of $39,000 – yikes! Unfortunately, a cybercrime report is lodged every seven minutes, meaning it’s no longer a case of ‘if’ your small business will be hit, but ‘when’. So, what can you do to help prevent it?
There’s more to cyber security than set-and-forget anti-virus software (although that’s an important piece of the puzzle). With a Small Business Digital Health Check, you’ll have one of our expert technicians review your existing systems and suggest improvements to help protect your customer data, information, and systems. Then we’ll show you how to implement the improvements with minimal fuss and clear priorities. It’s simple.
Why your business needs a Digital Health Check
Security breaches and cyber-attacks can devastate a small business. Not only is cybercrime currently costing Australian businesses almost $100 million per year, but it also risks exposing your customer’s details, opening you up to legal headaches and reputation damage.
We understand that most small businesses can’t afford their own IT team, but don’t worry – this is where we come in. The relatively smaller cost of regular checks could save you thousands of dollars of damage in the long-run.
The top Industries reporting cybercrime in Australia
A cybercrime report is filed every 7 minutes in Australia, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s 2022 Annual Cyber Threat Report. According to the ACSC’s figures, the most likely targets for attacks are government services (34%), however there many other industries that are targeted by cybercrime:
• Health Care and Social Assistance 9%
• Information Media and Telecommunications 8%
• Education and Training 7%
• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7%
• Construction 4%
• Manufacturing 4%
• Financial and Insurance Services 4%
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The who, what, when and where
We understand that tech doesn’t sleep (unless you’ve put it on sleep mode), which is why our expert technicians are available seven days a week, onsite and remote – to be there when you need them most.
Assessment Appointment
Starts from $158*
- Check your operating and security systems – this will ensure you’re running the most up-to-date and secure software
- Assess the age of your hardware (because old hardware can lead to cracks in your security armour).
- Review your data backup and recovery process
- Check your network and WiFi security (including all the technical stuff like IP and routers) and recommend any upgrades or alternatives that would be more secure.
- Review how you’re using your anti-virus software and set up automatic checks to save you from ever having to think about them again.
- Identify unused apps or programs to speed up your systems and minimise unnecessary security risks.
- Recommend best practices for password setups, including two-factor authentication products for extra protection.
- Provide a post-assessment report detailing findings and recommendations
*$158 for the first hour, additional time will be charged per half hour at $79 per 30 minutes. Surcharges may be applied on same-day and/public holidays or outside business-hours visits.
Implementation Appointment
$79 per 30 min*
- Updates to your operating system and hardware
- Configuring your anti-virus software to help protect against the most recent threats
- Encrypting your Wi-Fi network
- Installing new apps and software
- Setting up automatic data backups to help protect your data
- Advising on best practice for your passwords
*If you choose to have the recommendations implemented immediately after the Health Check, it is $79 per 30 minutes. If you would like the technician to return on a later date, this will be a new appointment at $158 for the first hour, and then $79 per subsequent 30 minutes
How often should you book a Small Business Digital Health Check?
You wouldn’t get your car serviced once and then never visit a mechanic again. And it’s the same with business security. Sadly, cyber criminals are constantly coming up with new ways to attack systems and steal data, which is why smaller, periodic checks are best. To help ensure you’re protected ; you should ideally book a Small Business Digital Health Check every six months.
Need ongoing IT support for your business?
We love solving your business’ technology problems, almost as much as you love not having to worry about them. Our flexible IT support packages and discounts make sure you’re only paying for what you need – so what are you waiting for?
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