Clients today have users working from more locations than ever before—at home, on the road, or in the corporate office. This distributed workforce increases exposure to a growing range of threats that can compromise operations, data, and critical applications. Valuable information can be lost or stolen in seconds—often due to the unintentional actions of users, which open the door to ransomware, malicious content, or other cyber risks.
The rise of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) further complicates the landscape, making network and internet security a top priority for all stakeholders, regardless of company size or industry.
While our Citrix-powered XDESK service delivers one of the strongest “out-of-the-box” cybersecurity protection strategies available, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled bad actors to launch exponentially more sophisticated attacks—posing risks that cannot be ignored or addressed with simple measures alone.
Despite the best technical safeguards, the human element remains one of the most significant vulnerabilities in any cybersecurity strategy. Studies consistently show that over 80% of security breaches involve human error, whether through phishing, weak passwords, or accidental data exposure. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches involved the human element—including social engineering, misuse, or simple mistakes. This highlights a critical truth: even with advanced tools like XDESK and endpoint protection, a single careless click from an employee can bypass multiple layers of defense. Building a secure environment requires not just strong technology, but also an ongoing investment in user awareness, training, and monitoring.
Furthermore, it should be acknowledged, that even large enterprises with Multi-Million dollar IT and Cyber Security budgets are not immune to today’s threats.
XSTRA, is not a specialist cybersecurity firm. However, we understand many businesses do not have the internal IT teams or resources to respond effectively. That’s where XSTRA provides value – by delivering a practical and elevated level of protection that outperforms what most small to mid-sized businesses can implement on their own. Today, we offer:
- Network-Level Protections: We deploy stateful firewall solutions at the perimeter of our data centers and proactively monitor all core connection points.
- System-Level Protections: We ensure Windows devices have Windows Defender enabled and regularly updated, enforce Windows Firewall, and maintain OS patching and updates.
- Elevated Configurations: Our teams implement enhanced configurations and operational safeguards that exceed what is typically deployed in unmanaged or lightly managed environments.
While XSTRA is not focused on the expansive, deep cybersecurity consulting needs often afforded to only large enterprises, we fully welcome and support collaboration with third-party cybersecurity specialists. We are prepared to work alongside these providers where they can add value to your business and will co-operate fully to achieve the best outcome for all stakeholders.
Looking ahead, our XFORCE division is under active development and will evolve into a standalone entity specialising in advanced cybersecurity solutions and advisory services. It has already launched two purpose-built products:
- XACCESS – our secure access and authentication platform
- XPC – a secure endpoint solution for controlled computing environments
If your business requires more comprehensive cybersecurity support than XSTRA offers today, we invite you to contact us for a confidential discussion about how XFORCE can assist, and what further investments may be required to meet your needs.
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