Today’s hyper-connected world calls for businesses to be more cautious than ever before when it comes to keeping company data safe.
Cyber-attacks are at an all-time high. In fact, a study by The University of Maryland has found that a Cyber-attack occurs every 39 seconds, translating to an average of 2,244 attacks per day (SentinelOne). This makes it even more essential for businesses to stay secure.
The scary part? Most businesses don’t even know how vulnerable they are to security threats. And it's not like they announce themselves. Cyberattacks can slip through even the most unlikely openings. For example, if a network isn’t set up to separate guest and employee traffic, hackers can easily gain access to sensitive company information by simply connecting to the Wi-Fi.
And the risk is rising. According to Analytics Insight, “Small businesses are now primary targets for cybercriminals due to weaker security systems.” In Guam, where many businesses operate without full-time IT teams, that vulnerability is amplified.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's important to ask these three questions:
1. How much of your network can you see?
2. What security measures do you have built-in?
3. What is your level of support in the case that issues arise?
A working or stable connection doesn’t necessarily mean a secure one. Outdated network setups don’t show you who’s connected, what devices are eating up bandwidth, or whether your firmware is up to date. And in Guam, where IT resources are often stretched thin, that lack of insight can be costly.
You want a Wi-Fi management system that allows you to see directly into your network—because you can’t protect what you can’t see.
One of the simplest ways to increase your data security without having an entire IT team is to use a solution that allows you to separate guest and employee traffic. It seems like a minimal change, but it comes with a big impact. When visitors connect to the same network as your internal systems, it leaves an entry point for hackers or malware. So, keeping your guest and employee networks separated means one less open door for hackers to exploit.
If your network goes down, or something doesn’t look right, peace of mind comes from knowing you have a dedicated support team ready to step in. Without expert support, outages could be costly and frustrating for customers and employees. So having access to real people who know your setup and respond quickly is huge.
Visibility. Security. Support. These aren’t just features, they should be the foundation of your business connectivity. And DOCOMO PACIFIC Managed Wi-Fi delivers on all three. Whether you’re running a small shop or managing multiple locations, our solutions are customizable to fit your needs and keep your data secure.