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First-in-the-market Solution Combining Cyber Protection and Crisis Management

Cyber security is an endless battle. Just when you think your company system’s firewall is impenetrable, resourceful hackers have found new ways to get beyond it and hold you to ransom or paralyse your operation. The key to the battle is stay one step ahead of hackers. Guardforce as Hong Kong’s leading security service provider has taken the lead to introduce a comprehensive solution specifically for that purpose.

Guardforce Real-time Insured Defence (GRID) is a Unified Threat Management (UTM) hardware solution plus management service that builds a formidable first line of defence against cyber intrusion and other malicious threats.

Staying ahead of the hackers also requires swift action, so when there is a new threat detected, security updates and patches are automatically pushed out and installed, in real-time. Better still, once the device has been installed, it is remotely monitored and managed by a dedicated team of security engineers 24x7. Thus, you can be assured that your network, and networked devices are constantly protected from cyber threats.

GRID covers all networked corporate assets that have an IP address – from security cameras to access control system and surveillance system. When integrated with Guardforce’s electronic solutions, it offers complete security protection on both physical and virtual levels.

The only complete cyber security solution from a trinity of market leaders

GRID was created by Guardforce in collaboration with global award-winning Managed Security Service Provider, Network box, and Berkley Insurance Asia. Leveraging the strengths of each party, the 3-in-1 solution is the first in the market to offer UTM device together with monitoring and management service and a market’s first cyber crisis management expenses protection. It is simple to adopt and requires only a monthly subscription fee and no up-front installation costs.

Seamless integration with Guardforce’ electronic security solutions

Guardforce, with 40 years of experience in the security field, stays on the cutting edge of security through adopting the latest technological innovations. The GRID solution can be integrated with its comprehensive electronic security tools to build a complete line of defence for physical and virtual protection.

Guardforce’s CEO Terence Yap said: “Cyber threats are on the rise given the widening adoption of technology and Internet of Things solutions. It is critical that companies include the solution in their security strategies to lock out cyber intruders. GRID is a fail-safe cyber security solution and the most comprehensive in the market so far.”

24/7 remote monitoring and management service

The UTM, which has won a Gold Award at Silicon Valley, was developed by award-winning company Network Box and uses its patented PUSH update technology to automatically push out software updates in real-time. GRID comes with 24/7 monitoring and management service, leveraging Network Box’s rich cyber security experience to offer round-the-clock protection to users’ networks.

Network Box’ Founder and Managing Director Michael Gazeley is excited about the collaboration with Guardforce: “GRID is a revolutionary product integrating physical and cyber security. GRID is backed by Network Box’s exceptional cyber security technology proven over the years to provide all-rounded defence for individual and corporate customers.”

First-in-the-market cyber crisis management expenses protection

Committed to forging new frontiers in security services, Guardforce collaborates with Berkley Insurance Asia to introduce the first-in-the-market cyber crisis management expenses protection, designed to provide comprehensive protection for networked devices as well as to protect corporate reputation from the effects of a data or security breach.

Berkley insurance Asia’s Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Branch, Aaron Yip said: “Cyber threats are very real. Berkley Insurance Asia is pleased to be joining security market leader Guardforce to initiate cyber crisis management expenses protection. The innovative solution can provide comprehensive protection against cyber threats.”

GRID advantages:

• Comprehensive cyber security solution
• Secures all networked devices
• Real-time updates
• Mitigates and logs suspicious activities
• 24x7 monitoring and protection
• Cyber crisis management expenses protection*
• Monthly subscription, no up-front cost

*In association with Berkley Insurance Asia.