Spectra Cyber Security Solutions extends services to SMEs in the fight against cyber-attacks

Fast-growing voice and data communications provider Spectra Group (UK), announces that it is extending its Cyber Security division in order to give SMEs similar options available to its existing Government, Defense and Public customers in the fight against cyber-attack.

Next Huge Growth Area

Spectra has identified cyber services as the ‘next huge growth area’ and heralds the launch of Spectra Cyber Security Solutions as a natural progression for a company that already has a proven expertise in this area.

The Herefordshire-based company can count on extensive experience successfully designing, delivering and maintaining networks for military organizations and Government Agencies. Its high-grade solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with business architecture minimizing downtime. Data is available as and when required and it is kept secure and protected from attacks throughout its lifecycle. Spectra Cyber Security Solutions can provide defense-in-depth, with proactive testing, to identify vulnerabilities in networks and procedures and protect data.

24/7/365 Network Monitoring

Spectra operates a Security Operations Center (SOC) which provides 24/7/365 monitoring of networks to immediately identify any breach – or potential breach – as well as providing a UK-based help desk. This enables clients to benefit from security monitoring and provides the user with a 24-hour contact if they have concerns or issues with their network.

Spectra is ISO 27001-accredited which, as an information security management standard, is clear and precise, listing 114 key security controls that should always be at the heart of any organization’s approach to security.

Cyber Essentials Scheme Compliant

The company is also fully compliant with the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials Scheme. Developed in conjunction with the Information Security Forum (ISF), Cyber Essentials forms a robust and stringent checklist that security companies must meet to be considered eligible to work with highly sensitive information and Government level security contracts. It is also a Cisco Partner – Cisco Select Certification recognises and rewards partners that have achieved a Cisco specialization.

Cyber-attack has been identified as one of the four highest priority and most pervasive of risks faced by the UK – with the others being international terrorism, international military crises and major accidents or natural hazards. In the last year alone, some two thirds of large businesses in the UK experienced a cyber-attack and, staggeringly, almost a quarter fell victim to breaches at least once a month.

Bespoke Solution Against Cyber-Attack

Simon Davies, CEO of Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, said: “Without doubt Spectra views cyber security services as the next growth area. We have already been delivering cyber services through our existing networks business so the launch of Spectra Cyber Security Solutions is a natural progression for the company.”

“Among our talented employees are experts who possess all the knowhow and experience to deliver highly bespoke security solutions to protect against cyber-attacks. As data now plays an increasingly important part in everyday life, ensuring its confidentiality must be of paramount importance to any organization. We recognize that not every company can afford to have a large, highly trained, IT department, and some need a straightforward pricing system to plan their business operations. Spectra Cyber Security Solutions aims to make keeping companies safe from cyber-attack as simple and cost-effective a process as possible.”