ANN ARBOR, MI – September 6, 2024 – UTEC, a leading managed technology services provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking new solution designed to instantly conduct data discovery on an organization’s network, classify risks, and prioritize cybersecurity measures. This advanced technology UTEC is bringing to small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) promises to revolutionize how organizations understand and manage their data exposure. In today's digital landscape, the security of sensitive information is paramount. Whether organizations have cybersecurity policies in place or not, most employees still don’t adhere strictly to those policies, exposing the company to unnecessary liability and cyber risks. UTEC’s solution will put a stop to these risk factors.
UTEC's new solution offers immediate insight into an organization’s network vulnerabilities, highlighting potential risks and providing
actionable recommendations. This tool not only scans all devices, servers, and
cloud integrations immediately, but it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, enabling businesses
to protect critical data stored in Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
A key feature of this solution is its ability to classify data based on
sensitivity levels. For instance, it can identify documents containing credit
card information and reveal the extent of access within the company. As
companies begin to use more AI-powered technology, flaws in data security
systems are becoming more apparent. Since AI-powered tools can immediately read, access, and contextualize all company data, if things are left unsecure, employees can inadvertently gain access to highly sensitive
information. By doing so, it exposes potential security breaches where
sensitive data might be overly accessible, thus compromising the organization's
integrity.
"Imagine discovering that a document with credit card information is accessible by 100% of your employees, even though it’s just stored on a single laptop," said Vince Parlove, VP of Business Development at UTEC. "Our solution makes it possible to instantly pinpoint such vulnerabilities and take corrective action, based on the risk factor.”
As natural language processing tools, like Microsoft’s Copilot will bring many helpful capabilities to organizations, they will also bring to light any improper data access, such as employees viewing information they shouldn't have, like the CEO’s salary details or social security numbers. This new tool ensures compliance with the IT principle of "least privilege," which limits data access to the minimum necessary for job functions.
By classifying risks and quantifying potential financial exposure, the
technology provides a clear picture of the liabilities involved. For example,
it can reveal a $100k risk associated with certain credit card numbers or social security
numbers, on a single laptop and will give that lone, unsecured laptop a 9.7
risk score (on a 10-point scale) that helps UTEC prioritize which data to secure first. While cybersecurity has long
been a nebulous, ubiquitous risk factor that business owners can never seem to
do enough to mitigate, UTEC’s new technology helps management to efficiently prioritize their
security initiatives and deliver the peace of mind they deserve for being proactive.
“Think of it like autocorrect for your IT infrastructure,” added Parlove. “It not only identifies where your data security is lacking but also provides a roadmap to fix those issues. We launched this because it’s important that our clients are empowered to make their own decisions so they’re no longer flying blind in the world of IT security.”
UTEC’s solution does not transfer company data anywhere; it simply reads the patterns and generates comprehensive reports. By keeping the data within the company's secure environment, it avoids the pitfalls of exposing information to external systems, like in the case of other tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft’s Copilot.
As businesses become increasingly aware of the importance of data
security, UTEC’s innovative solution stands out as an essential tool for managing and
protecting sensitive information. With its ability to conduct a network
data discovery, classify risks, and prioritize security measures, this technology
ensures that businesses stay ahead of potential threats.
ABOUT UTEC
UTEC was established in 1975 in Ann Arbor,
Michigan. UTEC is a growing company recognized as a leader in office and
information technology solutions and services. They offer state-of-the-art
products and unwavering customer service that has helped grow and expand their
operations throughout Michigan. UTEC employs a staff of over 40 people and
provides the following products and services: a variety of IT solutions,
including managed network capabilities, multi-function printers & copiers,
managed print services, VoIP phone systems, digital and interactive displays,
document management solutions, thermal imaging kiosks, postage meters, and
mailing solutions. They can attribute much of their growth over the past
several years by specializing in customized IT and Smart Office Solutions.
UTEC's focus extends beyond the
products and services they offer. They are dedicated to supporting the local
communities they operate, including many non-profit organizations, Chambers of
Commerce, high school and collegiate academics, and athletics.
For more information on UTEC's business
products and services, contact UTEC, 1995 Highland Drive, Suite. C, Ann Arbor,
MI 48108. For online company and product information, visit our website at www.utecit.com.
