Small businesses need secure networking too
Aruba Instant On helps small businesses protect themselves against cyber threats, safeguard sensitive data, comply with regulations, and ensure business continuity. While there might be the perception that only large enterprises are attractive targets for cyber attackers, nothing could be further from the truth. Small businesses, despite their size, are not immune from breaches.
In some cases, understanding that small entities and home offices lack the budgets for top cyber security solutions, threat actors will target these companies and use them as a stepping stone to gain access to the corporate giants with massive volumes of valuable informa- tion.
Other times, smaller organisa- tions are targeted by hackers simply because they are viewed as easy targets, which is why a secure network can protect small businesses and home offices from data breaches, malware attacks, and other cyber threats.
It’s worth noting, that just because a business is small, doesn’t mean it has no data of value. Small companies often handle sensitive customer data, such as personal information and financial information. A secure network can make sure that this data is protected, kept confidential, and in the right hands.
Moreover, small entities and home offices need to remain compliant with regulations such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) or the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Small organisations are also subject to regulations that require them to im- plement certain security measures and standards to protect customer data.
In terms of business continuity, a breach or other cyber security event can disrupt a small business’s operations and cause significant financial and reputa- tional damage. Having a secure solution can help ensure business continuity by preventing disruptions of this nature.
With Aruba Instant On, users can protect their networks through security that is built in from the ground up. The solution features a range of tools, in- cluding two-factor authentication (2FA) which is available for verified accounts. Users can activate 2FA it from their account settings, the Instant On mobile app, or the cloud-based web portal.
Instant On is also integrated with Cloudflare DNS, enhancing security while improving the speed of connected devices. It also features strong authentication through OWE-Enhanced Open support. Users are also able to control when and how staff members and visitors use the network, which en- ables them to prevent unauthorised access and control network traffic.
Any unwanted users can be blocked or unblocked with a tap of a button, and MAC authentication facilitates authenti- cation for connected devices and legacy hardware, such as cameras, smart door locks, lighting controllers, and printers.
Finally, network access control enables users to configure network access restrictions for wireless clients based on IP destination addresses. With a 35-year track record of success, Tarsus Distribution is the trusted partner in technology distribution for HPE Aruba.
