Cybersecurity has become increasingly important as data becomes many businesses’ most valuable commodity and we are seeing nefarious activity, such as malware, rise. Data breaches and incidents are becoming more prevalent as attackers seek to exploit vulnerabilities.
Technology companies are ramping up their cybersecurity initiatives to ensure business continuity and supply chain safety. Acumatica security adheres to industry best practices. Proactive protection includes AI-driven threat detection protocol and protects data security, security audits, external access protocols, encryption controls, password fortification, frequent data backups, layered security, patching and updates and active threat hunting protocols.
Acumatica provides outstanding Cybersecurity
Acumatica follows stringent protocols for security, so your data will be safer in your Cloud ERP than on your personal computers or servers. With Acumatica, protection is included with your Acumatica Cloud ERP subscription. Attempting to match Acumatica’s Cloud security on your own can be prohibitively expensive.
Here’s an overview of Acumatica security.
Acumatica secures your data in several ways. Acumatica’s support staff can access data only through the Acumatica office network or its VPN, using secure protocols TLS 1.2 or IPSEC. These controls generate a detailed audit log of support activity, but only with your permission. Your organisation controls all database access.
Acumatica’s Cloud xRP platform, AWS, and Azure are subject to strict compliance and security audits, including GDPR protections, international best practices standards such as SSAE and ISO IEC 27001:2013, and SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II compliance audits.
One of the greatest advantages of Acumatica Cloud is that it allows remote access and that access is subject to strict security protocols for external network connections and wireless networks. There are also full security controls for mobile device users and remote workers and fully segmented networks within Acumatica that restrict access to information stored in specific security zones.
Sensitive data and media processed or transmitted by Acumatica are encrypted to maintain integrity and confidentiality. For sensitive items, such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, names, pay rates, etc., security controls in Acumatica automatically encrypt the data, protecting your business in case a backup is lost or stolen.
Password security in Acumatica requires that each user have unique login credentials, and their security permissions are limited to what their role allows. Acumatica allows administrators to set requirements for password complexity and change frequency. You can also set up one-time passwords (OTPs) for better multifactor authentication. Role access is fully customisable on your end.
Backups are more than a nuisance. They are time-consuming, costly, and fraught with risk. It’s no wonder that small to mid-sized organisations struggle to keep up with them. Today’s fast-paced businesses require near-constant backups because restoring even one day’s transactions can result in significant downtime.
Acumatica Cloud backs up transactions every 15 minutes and performs full nightly backups, including off-site replication for true data security
Enterprise-class antivirus, firewalls, and browser-based protection support Zero Trust security methodologies. Protected source code in Acumatica is only accessible by individuals with a legitimate business need for the data, with sensitive information entirely removed during testing processes. Multifactor authentication allows for remote working from home or around the world. Or, if you choose, limit user access to a physical location or IP address
Acumatica has a team dedicated to patching and updating. Fixes are done nearly instantly, so there is no disruption to your business.
Acumatica’s security includes a multi-featured intrusion detection system that uses AI to continually monitor the Acumatica platform and related environments for suspicious activity. Cybercriminals employ a diverse range of tactics to gain access to data and systems. Traditional antivirus applications may only monitor endpoint security.
Acumatica can boost security and save costs
Cybersecurity threats often target small and mid-sized businesses that may not have the IT budget and resources to keep on top of evolving threats. Acumatica focus on so many levels of security as they know that organisations do not have to be large or in a sensitive industry to become the target of ransomware or other forms of criminal attack.
If you’ve been considering moving to Cloud ERP but have questions about the security of your data, we invite you to learn more.
