Welcome to Episode 23 of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast! Join hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter as they dive into CIS Control 13: Network Monitoring and Defense. Learn how to safeguard your business with practical tips and solutions to detect, analyze, and respond to malicious activity across your network. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why you should always assume someone could access your systems ✅ How network traffic monitoring and segmentation can prevent breaches ✅ The role of firewalls, EDR, and encryption in protecting your data ✅ Why regular updates, maintenance, and access control are non-negotiable ✅ The importance of having an incident response plan ✅ Cost-effective strategies for small businesses to implement security By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable insights to enhance your network security and reduce your risk of compromise. 🛡 Tip of the week: Security doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Partnering with experts can simplify the process and protect your bottom line. Please reach out to us if you need any assistance - https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/contact/ 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned: 📄 CIS Control 13 - https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/network-monitoring-and-defense 📧 Contact Us: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/contact/ Next Week’s Episode: We’ll explore CIS Control 14: Security Awareness and Skills Training – a must-watch for anyone looking to empower their team with cybersecurity knowledge! 💬 Join the Conversation: What’s your biggest challenge with network security? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Subscribe for Weekly IT Insights! Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniquecomputingsolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQd Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957