IT security includes all measures designed to prevent data, systems, and networks from being compromised. At its core, it’s about protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. In practice, that means: only the right people have access, data remains unchanged, and everything stays reliably available.

What’s the difference between IT security and cybersecurity?

These terms are often used interchangeably. IT security typically refers to protecting the entire IT infrastructure, including internal systems, servers, and networks. Cybersecurity, on the other hand, focuses more on defending against external threats via the internet – such as hacking, malware, or phishing attacks.

What does network security mean?

Network security means securing the data traffic within a company’s network. This includes firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure Wi-Fi configurations. The goal is to prevent unauthorized access and stop attacks at the network level.

What are effective IT security measures for businesses?

Patch and update managementfor all systemsMulti-factor authentication (MFA) Regular backups Antivirus and endpoint protection Security policies & employee training Network segmentation and role-based access control

What are IT security policies and standards?

IT security policies are internal company rules that define how systems should be used and secured (e.g., password policies, access rights). IT security standards are external guidelines defined at national or international levels – such as ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, or the NIST Framework.

What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

An ISMS is a structured approach to ensuring long-term IT security. It defines processes, responsibilities, and control mechanisms. In practice, it’s a framework that makes security measurable, verifiable, and continuously improvable.

IT Security for Your Business

Trusted Endpoint Protection as part of your IT security strategy

Sensitive data deserves strong protection – whether you're in the office or on the go. With baramundi's Endpoint Protection, your data is secured at every single endpoint in accordance with recognized IT security standards. That means peace of mind for you and trust from your users.

IT Solution: Endpoint Protection by baramundi

Data Encryption

Make life difficult for analog data thieves:

Encrypt all storage devices on your endpoints to protect against data loss caused by stolen or misplaced mobile devices
Enable, pause, and configure encryption centrally across your entire network
Keep full visibility of encrypted systems – with recovery keys and unlock passwords always at your fingertips

Malware Protection

Simple, secure protection against malware with Microsoft Defender Antivirus:

Protect your Windows systems with one of the leading antivirus solutions
Centralized management gives you full transparency into the security status of your endpoints and potential threats
As a native Windows solution, Defender Antivirus runs smoothly and reliably alongside all standard applications

Vulnerability scan

Detect and fix vulnerabilities before they become a problem:

Stay informed about which applications in your network have known vulnerabilities
Automated scans provide actionable recommendations for remediation
Identify security gaps early – before cybercriminals can exploit them

Update Management

Secure your applications and OS easily and efficiently:

Automatically close security gaps
Define how and when missing patches are installed – selectively, across the board, or in waves
Install updates silently in the background or schedule them after hours – without disrupting your users

Device Control

Controlled data flow between endpoints and storage devices:

Use allowlists to define which devices can access sensitive data – in line with your IT security policies
Manage and assign access rights centrally
Every data transfer can be logged for forensic analysis or reporting purposes

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Automated detection and remediation of vulnerabilities

Reliable antivirus protection and disk encryption

Comprehensive data privacy

Consistent and clearly defined security and compliance policies

Audit-proof access control

Discreet and unobtrusive update management

baramundi Vulnerability Scanner

Detect existing vulnerabilities automatically

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baramundi Defense Control

Block unauthorized access and control native Microsoft tools like Bitlocker and Defender Antivirus

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baramundi Update Management

Detailed management and deployment of Windows updates

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baramundi Managed Software

Configure and deploy updates for all common 3rd party applications as well as specialized and custom software packages

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baramundi Personal Backup & Recovery

Secure complete partitions, personal settings and user data and easily restore systems to a defined state

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baramundi Mobile Devices

Manage and secure all your Android and iOS devices, enforce security rules consistently and enable secure and flexible use of BYOD, COPE, COSU, COBO and other configurations across all mobile devices and platforms

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