Avtec Protect

Safeguard mission critical communication systems from cyber attacks and malware with a security update service from Avtec.

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Protect with Persistence

Avtec Protect™ is a comprehensive security update service designed to help Scout customers keep their equipment up-to-date and fully protected with the latest OS patches and STIG settings, all while maintaining the full functionality of Scout.

What's Included with Avtec Protect:

Routine Data Backup

Avtec will backup your Scout files to ensure the safety of your assets in the event of an attack. Should an attack occur, you can recover quickly with less downtime and reduced maintenance costs.

Windows OS Patches

Avtec will apply the latest qualified Windows OS patches. This includes feature and cumulative updates, and antivirus signatures.

Updates to STIG Settings

Three times per year, Avtec will update your dispatch comutperts with the latest qualified STIG configurations for your release. These include Windows Firewall, MS Defender, MS .NET Framework, and MS Edge. .

Updates Qualified by Avtec

All of the latest patches and STIG settings are tested and qualified by Avtec to ensure your system continues running smoothly.

Putting Off Security Updates: Is it Worth the Risk?

Featured Whitepaper:

In a busy dispatch center, security updates can be difficult to prioritize. In this whitepaper, learn about some of the factors you may want to consider before completing a security update and why putting them off could put your business at risk.

A cyber attack can be devastating to an organization with serious ramifications including revenue loss, downtime and reputational damage.

66%

of organizations were hit with a ransomware attack in 2023¹

$4.45M

The global average cost of a data breach in 2023²

20 days

The average downtime a business will experience due to a ransomware attack³

Ready to learn more?

Sources:

Adam, S. (2023) The State of Ransomware 2023, Sophos News. Available at: https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/05/10/the-state-of-ransomware-2023/ (Accessed: 16 January 2024).
Security, IBM. “Cost of a Data Breach 2023.” IBM, July 2023, www.ibm.com/reports/data-breach.
Holmes, Rachel. “Evidence-Based Strategies for Ransomware Prevention.” Bitsight, 20 June 2023, www.bitsight.com/blog/ransomware-prevention. Accessed 8 Jan. 2024.

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