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Why is Cybersecurity So Important for Your Business?

Small and large business owners alike in Los Angeles not only have to navigate the complicated world of ownership and management amidst a changing economy, but also have to anticipate and guard against increasingly-complicated cyberthreats. When protecting your business, investing in cybersecurity is key. Cybersecurity goes beyond just securing important data and safeguarding against threats like ransomware – it builds an ongoing environment of awareness and education for yourself and your staff. It is essential for those seeking cybersecurity solution providers in Los Angeles to understand the particular difficulties that companies confront and to customize their cybersecurity solutions to address those needs.

In this guide, we’ll examine the various ways that cybersecurity benefits businesses, including how it may strengthen assets, build customer trust, and promote an innovative culture.

  • Building Up Digital Castles

Businesses are under attack from a variety of threats from cybercriminals, from the acts of individual cunning hackers to sneaky software. This is the crux of cybersecurity: the defense against ransomware assaults, data breaches, and theft of intellectual property. Consider data as the digital equivalent of a kingdom’s treasure trove. Encryption, access controls, and strong firewalls create an impregnable fortress around businesses to protect their data, security, and integrity.

  • Building Trust: The Digital Age’s Currency

In an age when privacy violations command major media attention, trust becomes the most precious commodity. Cybersecurity is about building confidence with stakeholders and customers, not just about safeguarding data. Adhering to rules such as GDPR is more than just a formality; it’s an indication of a company’s dedication to safeguarding the privacy of its clients. An oasis of trust is cultivated in the desert of digital uncertainty through transparent data handling practices.

  • Conquering the Cyber Regulation Labyrinth

Not only is regulatory compliance a necessary evil, but it’s also a strategic requirement. Companies have to make their way through the maze of rules in order to stay out of trouble with the law and keep their moral integrity. Businesses need to navigate through the regulatory storm, from GDPR to CCPA, by putting strong cybersecurity frameworks in place to handle any potential hurdles to compliance.

  • Measuring Coins: Preventing Financial Repercussions

An attack on a company’s reputation, ability to win over customers, and credibility in the marketplace come at a much higher cost than just monetary losses. That’s why investment in cybersecurity goes beyond just being another cost to account for, but rather a form of insurance against financial ruin. A digital ledger’s books are similar to balancing when it comes to the financial risks connected to cyber catastrophes. The digital risk management equivalent of balance sheets is provided by thorough risk assessments and cyber insurance plans.

  • The Cyber Paradox: Invent or Stagnate

Innovation promotes corporate expansion, but in the digital sphere, it has two drawbacks. Instead of being a barrier to innovation, cybersecurity ensures your business remains guarded and safe as you continue to grow and innovate. Not only does integrating security into everyday operations free processes from the chains of cyber dangers, but it also liberates them. Proactive security measures ensures your business has the insurance and confidence to continue its operations and evolve.

  • Collective Cyber Security Projects

Partnerships are essential for strong cyber defenses in today’s digital environment. Businesses may improve their cybersecurity by collaborating with other firms and organizations to share resources and threat intelligence. This collaboration is streamlined by programs like Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs), which enable companies to proactively detect threats and effectively handle cyber incidents. Businesses that work together can combine resources and experience to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem and protect their own interests as well as those of their partners and stakeholders.

  • Training and Education in Cybersecurity

In the ever-changing world of cybersecurity threats, expertise is essential. Staff members are better able to recognise and manage any dangers with the investment in and implementation of proper training programs. Businesses strengthen their defenses and lower the chance of human error by providing thorough training on subjects like phishing, password security, and data handling. Building a culture of cybersecurity knowledge among staff members promotes proactive asset protection by instilling vigilance. Businesses develop a trained staff that can confidently navigate online by investing in continuous training efforts.

Benefits of Cyber Security for Your Business

Today’s digital world views cybersecurity as a strategic investment that can provide many benefits to your company, rather than merely a preventative measure. These are a few major benefits:

  • Safeguarding Tight Information: Sensitive information about your company, such as financial records, customer information, and intellectual property, is protected from theft and malicious access by cybersecurity safeguards.
  • Maintaining Credibility: A cyberattack or data leak can seriously harm your company’s reputation and diminish consumer confidence. You can preserve your clients’ trust and safeguard your brand by putting strong cybersecurity safeguards in place.
  • Adherence to Regulations: Strict data protection laws, like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, apply to a wide range of sectors. By putting cybersecurity safeguards in place, you can ensure that these rules are followed and avoid paying expensive fines and penalties.
  • Avoiding Monetary Losses: Because of the expense of repairs, legal bills, and lost income, cyberattacks can cause large financial losses. You may reduce these monetary risks and safeguard your bottom line by investing in cybersecurity.
  • Improved Business Interruption: Disaster recovery plans and data backups are examples of cybersecurity procedures that make sure your company can promptly recover from cyber events and continue operating with the least amount of disturbance.
  • Defense Against Threats from the Competition: Cyberattacks aim at both the competitive advantage and the data of your company. Cybersecurity keeps competitors trying to obtain an unfair edge away from your company by protecting your trade secrets and proprietary information.
  • Encouraging innovation: Your company may confidently adopt new ideas and technologies when it has a solid cybersecurity posture because it knows that its digital assets are safe from online attacks.

Good Suite: Fostering Excellence in Cyber Security

At GoodSuite, we understand how crucial cybersecurity solutions in Los Angeles are in the ever-changing digital ecosystem. We provide customized cybersecurity services to companies in a variety of industries with an unwavering dedication to quality and innovation. Our skilled specialists create state-of-the-art solutions that defend against changing cyberthreats by fusing technical know-how with strategic insights.

As your reliable cybersecurity partner, GoodSuite offers services such as risk management, incident response, data protection, and regulatory compliance. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to provide individualized care, proactive assistance, and ongoing development. We enable Los Angeles businesses of all shapes and sizes to navigate their respective digital spheres with resilience and confidence by prioritizing transparency, integrity, and dependability.

Uncover Your Business’s Potential with GoodSuite

Ready to defeat online dangers and realize the full potential of your company? Discover excellence in cybersecurity with GoodSuite. Our customized solutions spur creativity, safeguard your business, and cultivate client trust. Don’t wait for attacks to happen; arm your company with our state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools today. Contact us now to see how GoodSuite can help safeguard your business and encourage its growth.

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Brent Portera

Director of Managed Services

Brent has been in the Managed Services field for 12+ years focusing on strategic client alignment. He began his career in the document imaging space as an Account Executive and consistently overachieved expectations with a primary focus on Managed Print Services. He has served at numerous roles in the past ranging from MPS Specialist to Vice President of Sales & MPS. Brent has a degree in Computer Science which has continually aided in his ability to deliver custom tailored solutions for his clients. Brent is currently leading the charge for GoodSuite as the Director of Managed Services focusing on Managed IT, Managed Print, and Managed Phone systems for our clients enabling each customer to leverage technology to reach their organizational goals. Brent also focuses on devoting time to coaching his children in numerous sports and loves to unwind at Dodger Stadium with his family.

John McMillan

IT Analyst

Originally from Tennessee, John McMillan joined GoodSuite’s IT team in 2017. He has over 8 years of experience and brings to the table a background in cyber-security. As an IT Specialist, John works closely with all GoodSuite’s clients as a trusted advisor. He also graduated from Full Sail University in 2011 and is glad to spend much of his free time volunteering at his local church. John is an avid Star Wars fan.

Jorge Alvarez

IT Analyst

Jorge Alvarez joined GoodSuite at the start of 2018. Since then, he has become our lead Analyst for installations for our various types of technology solutions. Before taking the leap into Information Technology, he attended CSUN to pursue education in law enforcement. Jorge is an avid backpacker and most weekends, you can find him in the Angeles forest doing some exploring. Jorge currently holds a brown belt in Judo and a black belt in Shotokan Karate.

Clint Noji

Manager of Fufillment Operations

Clint has 20 years of Warehousing experience and is certified for Loan Servicing. He is responsible for expediting customer orders and quality control through effective leadership and directing. Known to spread positive vibes among people with great customer service and sharing industry knowledge, Clint is always working hard with a smile on his face. Clint was a lead singer in a band and had played all over Los Angeles, including the Troubadour. Clint also has a twin whom he works with at GoodSuite.

Saleh Shirafkan

Technician

Saleh brings 16 years of industry knowledge to the team and is copier certified on Sharp, Xerox, HP, Samsung, Brother, and Oki. His attention to detail, need for efficiency, and superior customer service skills earns him constant praise from customers and colleagues alike. As a great leader and a fast learner, Saleh is always eager to learn more. When he’s not troubleshooting, Saleh enjoys playing soccer, poker, or solving jigsaw puzzles in his spare time.

Sergio Ruiz

Technician

Sergio has experience in various environments within the electronics industries for 28 years. He has a degree in Applied Science Electronics. He has copier certifications for Xerox, Sharp, and Konica. Sergio possesses strong knowledge of manufactured products sold by GoodSuite and delivers great customer service skills. When not working on machines, Sergio likes to work on personal vehicles in his spare time.

Musa Ra Men

Technician

Musa has been in the copier industry for 30 years. He has a degree from Oxnard Community College. He has copier certifications for Xerox and Sharp and possesses excellent customer communications skills. Musa is a proud father of two daughters who graduated with degrees in chemistry and biology. He will be celebrating 30 years of marriage in 2019. Outside of work he enjoys long walks on the beach and is interested in history and human nutrition.

Garry Dominiak

Technician

Garry has a 30 year history in the industry and carries a degree in electronics technology. He has completed courses with network administration and is also certified for Xerox, HP, Sharp, Samsung, Oki, and Brother copiers. Garry is a demonstrated hard worker who is willing to go above and beyond to complete job tasks. Garry’s interests include education, street bikes, recreational activities, camping, travel, and family time.

Eddie Olmos

Director of IT

Eddie has been with GoodSuite since February 2016. He brings to GoodSuite over 15 year’s experience working in the Information Technology field, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and a wide range of knowledge. Eddie oversees the IT Departments operations, monitoring, and IT projects at GoodSuite. He is also a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during Operation Enduring Freedom on board the USS John C. Stennis. Outside of the office he’s a father to two kids and two dogs and never stops rewatching The Office.

Tanya Nakamura

Accounting Clerk

Tanya brings 8 years of accounting experience to GoodSuite. She gratuated from the University of Hawaii Maui. Tanya brings exceptional work ethic to the team. Along with her knowledge of accounting, she’s a team player and is always available to help our team any way she can. Don’t be mistaken by her quiet demeanor, she’s a strong competitor with integrity first in mind and always works at the speed of business to serve our internal and external customers. In her free time,Tanya likes to challenge herself through playing all type of games, such as board games, puzzles, and computer games.

Colby Noji

Vice President of Service

Colby has been in the copier industry for 27 years. With a degree in electronics and various network certifications, he brings a lot of industry knowledge to GoodSuite. Colby is certified on the following brands: Sharp, Xerox, HP, Samsung, Brother, Oki, Kyocera, Konica Minolta, Canon, and Risograph. He has great customer communications skills and is a strong leader, team player, and self-starter. Outside of the office, Colby likes to bowl, exercise, watch sports, and make trips to Vegas when he gets the chance.

Colby Noji

Vice President of Service

Colby has been in the copier industry for 27 years. With a degree in electronics and various network certifications, he brings a lot of industry knowledge to GoodSuite. Colby is certified on the following brands: Sharp, Xerox, HP, Samsung, Brother, Oki, Kyocera, Konica Minolta, Canon, and Risograph. He has great customer communications skills and is a strong leader, team player, and self-starter. Outside of the office, Colby likes to bowl, exercise, watch sports, and make trips to Vegas when he gets the chance.

Thomas Chacko

Controller

Thomas Chacko holds a master’s degree in Accounting and brings more than 15 years of industry experience to GoodSuite. He has held a variety of roles, which enable him to identify areas of opportunity and solutions quickly. His honest, humble yet determined personality makes him an invaluable resource. Thomas has always enjoyed sports. Highlights of his high school baseball career include pitching two no-hitters. In his free time, he plays both basketball and softball in recreational leagues. He also loves cooking, experimenting with new recipes all the time. If he is not playing sports or cooking, you can find him exploring nature with his family.

Stuart Fratkin

Executive Vice President

You may recognize Stuart from his previous career as a professional actor in which he amassed over 20 years’ experience in entertainment. Most notably, guest starring on Friends, N.Y.P.D and Judging Amy several times. He co-starred in the films Teen Wolf Too as “Stiles” and the cult classic Ski School as “Fitz”. He starred in his own TV series in 1989-1990 called They Came From Outer Space.

In 2002, wanting to transition to a career that could provide steadier income for his family, he started as a Xerox Account Manager. He worked his way up to Training Manager and began his role as Sales Operation Manager with Copier Headquarters in 2006. He was promoted to Vice President of Agency Operations in 2010 and to his current position as Executive Vice President in 2015. Stuart’s main focus is training his sales staff to bring levity to every situation you are in, people always remember who made them laugh. He is focused on being the anti-salesman; creating relationships and reasons to make the office easier to work in, which are always more beneficial than a quick sale.

Dan Strull

Founder / CEO

After graduating from the Marshall School of Business from USC, Dan worked in various roles at Xerox Corporation for 11 years learning the industry before starting Copier Headquarters, now GoodSuite in 1998.

Dan’s focus from day 1 has been to provide the best level of customer service at the speed of business. Dan’s ambition to be the number one vendor in the area is by trying to find a way to improve the level of service by thinking of creative ways and using dynamic consumer tools to stay ahead of the market.

Dan is proud of what he has built and has used the company success to be a beacon in the community and give back. The company feels that giving time and effort is more important and the company provides two days a year for Volunteer Time Off to serve the community. After all, if you are not giving, you are not living.

Christianne Strull

CFO

Christianne Strull graduated from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. She has been GoodSuite since its infancy, and her role has expanded along with the company. She is excited to see the growth and transformation of GoodSuite has managed over the years. Christianne enjoys spending time with her family, their dogs and attending USC football games, among other pursuits.

Dan Strull

Founder / CEO

After graduating from the Marshall School of Business from USC, Dan worked in various roles at Xerox Corporation for 11 years learning the industry before starting Copier Headquarters, now GoodSuite in 1998.

Dan’s focus from day 1 has been to provide the best level of customer service at the speed of business. Dan’s ambition to be the number one vendor in the area is by trying to find a way to improve the level of service by thinking of creative ways and using dynamic consumer tools to stay ahead of the market.

Dan is proud of what he has built and has used the company success to be a beacon in the community and give back. The company feels that giving time and effort is more important and the company provides two days a year for Volunteer Time Off to serve the community. After all, if you are not giving, you are not living.

Nasim Attaripour

Marketing Coordinator

Nasim brings 5 years of Graphic Design experience to GoodSuite and has been with the company for a year now. She minored in Psychology and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design from California State University, Fullerton. Nasim is extremely detail oriented, creative, and loves building relationships. Nasim is a big asset to company and her strive to constantly learn more has allowed her to grow from her original position as an Administrative Assistant to her new position as Marketing Coordinator. Nasim is a big Foodie and is constantly searching for new places to dine and has a passion for traveling to new places and learning about new cultures when given the chance.

Michael Shoop

Field Service Supervisor

Field Service Supervisor Michael is a Sharp Master Technician. If you aren’t familiar with that term, it’s a bit like winning Iron Chef – the best of the best. There aren’t a lot of them around. He is a veteran and was with AOA for 30 years. His main service area will be Ventura County. He is also very committed to his customers, and always seeks to provide world class service.

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Sarah Steiger

Admin Manager

Sarah was with AOA for over 30 years. As the admin manager, she wore many hats. She handled contract billing, bids, accounts receivable and supply ordering, among many other things. She has a good relationship with her customers and makes taking caring of them her top priority. You won’t believe it to look at her, but she has 10 grand-kids.

Hector Sevilla

Managed Services Consultant

Hector brings a proven track record of dedicated customer service and value-driven results for his clients. He studied Marketing and Business Administration while on an athletic scholarship for wrestling at the University of Colorado. Hector has over ten years consultative sales experience with a strategic focus throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. Hector has leveraged the ability to satisfy the most rigorous customer interactions, which led him to the Technology Industry, where he has gained knowledge and continues to learn, making him an invaluable resource to business owners he engages with.

Lerik Thongham

Managed Services Consultant

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Mark Marmorstein

Account Manager

Mark has been in Sales and Sales Management for 38 years and 11 years in the Office Solutions Industry. He graduated from Fullerton College and is trained on Xerox, Ricoh, Kyocera, and all Corporate Direct. Mark brings a wealth of experience in Professional Sales and Management, customer service, and is a leading sales professional in follow up and customer satisfaction. Mark also has an adventurous side, and has walked on 10 feet of hot coals at an Anthony Robbin’s seminar.

Gary Dergazarian

Vice President

Gary brings 15 years of experience in the technology, office software, and equipment world. He is a business development professional and a workflow solution solver with proven success as a sales leader in services and technology organizations. Gary has been one of our Top selling producers and strategists year after year. He possesses major strengths such as excellent communication skills and business acumen. Gary is passionate, dedicated, and creative. He thrives when working with other business leaders to find innovative ways to create better efficiency and productivity in their offices, and he is comfortable providing solutions for many different types of industries. He is an avid fisherman and outdoors man. When he is not problem solving, Gary loves to hike, golf, and enjoys cycling.

Jeff Wagner

Account Manager

Jeff Wagner joins GoodSuite from Advanced Office Automation (AOA) and brings great sales momentum.

Ken Sikes

Technician

Ken is our San Luis Obispo technician. He has quite the varied experience and interests, not the least of which is botany, and has taught university level classes.

Dan Strull

Founder / CEO

After graduating from the Marshall School of Business from USC, Dan worked in various roles at Xerox Corporation for 11 years learning the industry before starting Copier Headquarters, now GoodSuite in 1998.

Dan’s focus from day 1 has been to provide the best level of customer service at the speed of business. Dan’s ambition to be the number one vendor in the area is by trying to find a way to improve the level of service by thinking of creative ways and using dynamic consumer tools to stay ahead of the market.

Dan is proud of what he has built and has used the company success to be a beacon in the community and give back. The company feels that giving time and effort is more important and the company provides two days a year for Volunteer Time Off to serve the community. After all, if you are not giving, you are not living.