Cyber security tips - for businesses

The rapid spread of COVID-19 Globally has tested the IT competency of many businesses as staff work remotely during isolation or as a precaution. Unfortunately, not all are fully prepared for this rapid shift to remote working with a good percentage already back in the office or due back in the coming weeks. The need to respond quickly to support normal business activity can leave businesses and their employees exposed to increased cyber risks.

For Businesses, here are our 5 top tips to keep cyber safe online:

1. Regularly Review Cyber Policy

If you have not completed a comprehensive review of your company’s cyber security policy in the past 3-months it is highly recommended to do so at the earliest opportunity.


It is advised that they are regularly reviewed and updated, however, based on recent events it would be advisable to complete a thorough review soonest to ensure the policy remains accurate and relevant.


If you don’t have a cyber security policy or it needs assistance from cyber security experts our cyber engineers can provide the right guidance for and your business.

2. Extend Your Security Periphery

You now have many home networks where your company data may be processed.  Your staff are likely using either a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to the business systems and maybe using their own device to connect.  Have your IT support/supplier check for/install endpoint management on those devices to keep them safe.  Have them consider Bitlocker technology if the devices are at risk of being stolen, to encrypt your data at rest.  Have your IT security team/supplier assess each staff member’s internet connection for vulnerabilities. If you don’t have these capabilities in house, our Working From Home employee vulnerability assessment could be of assistance, starting at £150 per IP address. Contact Matthew Roberts directly for an accurate quote via matthew@riela-group.com.

3. Secure Every Connection

Remote connectivity needs to be properly configured to keep staff and data safe.  Have your IT support/supplier check for a properly configured and strong (minimum TLS1.2) SSL certificate.  Have them consider locking down the VPN connections so they cannot connect to the corporate network and browse the internet at the same time (VPN split tunnelling).

4. Setup Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor, or better yet multi-factor, authentication should be made available where ever possible. This is an added layer of protection if an account is compromised. The extra step could be a text message or email however the most secure method is by using biometric data, such as facial recognition or fingerprint scan to verify it’s you.

5. Make Your Premises Secure

All your staff are at home, your business premises become an easier target – make sure security systems are operational, data rooms are adequately secured and alarmed, and consider having your IT Support/Supplier close all network ports that are available in open spaces throughout the building.

Most importantly, if you’re unsure about anything security-related, check! This list is by no means exhaustive. Use further tools to stay secure when working from home and take precautionary measures when you and your workforce return to the office.

Riela Cyber comprises cyber security experts that can provide guidance, services and support to further protect your business from cyber-based risks. If your company could benefit from further specialist advice to protect your business please contact us.

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Kurt Schrauwen

kurt SCHRAUWEN

Director

Kurt Schrauwen is a Director of the Riela Group of companies which includes Riela Yachts, Riela Cyber and Riela Tech. 

Kurt brings more than 20 years of leadership experience having been an early part of the global success of Microgaming in becoming a market leader. Kurt was responsible for the commercial, contractual, and technical sales for Microgaming and with this experience will complement the company’s growth strategy.

Kurt is passionate about business optimisation and prides himself in having an intrapreneurial outlook to maximise staff potential, reduce inefficiencies as well as identifying and maturing revenue growth opportunities.

Paul Cocker

Service Delivery Coordinator

Paul Cocker joined the Riela Group in late 2021, after spending just under 20 years with his previous employer.

Paul is responsible for the Riela Tech service levels, working on both the dispatch function and SLA management. Paul carries out a variety of duties across the Network Operations Centre and works closely across the wider team to deliver professionally tailored solutions for our Riela Tech clients.

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Murat Guner

Infrastructure Engineer

Murat Guner joined the Riela Group in the Summer of 2021 as an Infrastructure Engineer.

Murat began his career in Turkey as a computer teacher for primary and secondary schools before migrating his skills into IT infrastructure. After honing his IT experiences throughout a colourful career path, Murat gained numerous qualifications which he is now excited to apply to the management of our Riela Tech infrastructure.

Andrew Clucas

Senior Network Engineer

Andy is a qualified Network Engineer with in-depth knowledge of architecting, implementing and supporting networking solutions in the SMB, Enterprise and Service Provider environments.

He has over 20 years of experience working across multiple vendor operating systems, including Cisco, Juniper, Linux and Microsoft, and has also been responsible for implementing a variety of large scale network services deployments, taking projects from design to rollout and support.

Andy also has experience of deploying and migrating a range of virtualisation technologies including VMWare, Hyper-V and KVM based systems.

Marc Dorey

Infrastructure & Managed Services Lead

Marc is our Group’s Infrastructure and Managed Services lead with over 18 years’ experience in delivering infrastructure projects across multiple industry verticals and international jurisdictions.  From projects in Aerospace and Engineering through to Banking and Insurance, from Europe, China, Africa and Australia.

This experience is matched with a varied list of certifications from leading industry vendors such as Hp, Cisco, Microsoft, Ruckus, CompTIA and more.  As a qualified technical trainer Marc is comfortably able to take complicated technical concepts and deliver them in simplistic terms to key decision makers and end users alike.

Most of Marc’s experience has been gained working for managed service providers, both large and niche and as such is able to take real world experience and blend it with industry standards to help align our service delivery with our clients values and processes.

Alexandria halsall

Marketing Executive

As a Marketing Executive, Alex is responsible for all marketing duties spanning the Riela Group.

Alex joined the Riela Group in August 2020, shortly after graduating with a Psychology degree from Nottingham Trent University.

With past work experience in content marketing, event management and web design, Alex is able to apply her creative and analytical skills into the Riela strategy.

Matthew Roberts

Group Head of Sales

As the Head of Group Sales at the Riela family of companies, Matthew leads the company’s sales strategy, execution, and growth.

Matthew has a successful record building trusted client relationship and delivering upon set expectations. An accomplished sales leader, he delivers a sales process that provides clients with the information and support they need to make the right decisions for their organisations and their constituents.

Matthew has significant experience within the maritime industry having previously worked across various sectors including insurance, security, satellite communications and managed IT. Matthew’s most recent experience encompasses almost 5 years spent with the leading satellite communications and managed IT provider in the maritime industry, focusing on their superyacht clientele.

Christian Goelz Riela Cyber

christian goelz

Director

Christian is involved across the Riela family of companies with particular attention to the technology businesses, Cyber and Tech.

Christian gained a postgraduate Master in Finance degree at the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland and completed his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Before joining us, Christian worked for six years at Argosy Capital, an Isle of Man-based private equity and venture capital business focusing on early-stage growth businesses. At Argosy, he focused on managing investment companies, research and financial analysis and served as a director on several boards.

ROBERT TOBIN

Riela Group Managing Director

Robert Tobin is the Managing Director of the Riela Group of Companies and is responsible in overseeing our business operations, our people and driving excellence in all we do.

Rob brings over 25 years’ of successful leadership and entrepreneurial experience across a range of industries including Family Office, corporate services, construction engineering, Superyachts, cyber security and information technology development to our Group, and to our customers.

In the past 15 years Rob has gained a prominent reputation within the Superyacht industry for his passion, integrity, innovation and achievements to date.

“Being part of an awesome, capable and forward thinking team that have a shared passion for Superyachts, people and the environment is the highlight of my career and puts a smile on my face and a spring in my step everyday”.

Peter Astell Burt

Director

Peter is an experienced technology consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the IT and cyber security industry.  Skilled in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), IT Strategy, Start-ups, Regulations, and Online Gaming. Strong consulting professional with a DPhil focused in Natural Sciences from ChristChurch, Oxford.

Tim Bliss

Tim Bliss

Director

Tim Bliss, Managing Director of Riela Tech since the company foundation in 2015 and Director of Riela Cyber, brings over 20 years’ of successful leadership experience across a range of industries including finance and banking, software development, and manufacturing, as well as cyber security and information technology. Prior to forming the company he led the technology for Manx Financial Group PLC, where he was instrumental in business systems transformation.

“It is our hugely capable team of experts that drives our business – it is fantastic and rewarding to be able to use technology, intelligence, and great customer service to help make our clients’ business and staff progressively more efficient resilient and secure”