Antivirus Is Not Enough: Why You Need More Than Just AV to Stay Secure

“I’ve got antivirus, so I’m covered” — Not Quite

Many businesses believe they’re protected simply because they have antivirus software. But today’s cybersecurity threats are more complex, and compliance standards like the CIS Controls demand far more than basic protection.

So if a customer says: “We already have cybersecurity — we have antivirus,” here’s what they’re likely missing — and how JTMi addresses each gap:

Beyond Antivirus — What’s Missing and Why It Matters

Here’s what you’re up against today:

• Phishing attacks trick humans, not systems. Even the smartest users can be fooled by a well-crafted fake email. That’s why we recommend:
  • Email filtering and phishing protection
  • DNS filtering to stop malicious websites
  • Security awareness training to strengthen the human firewall
  • Simulated phishing campaigns to test and train your team
• Ransomware spreads fast and can encrypt entire networks in seconds. Traditional antivirus might detect it too late. That’s why we implement:
  • Secure, tested cloud backups (including restore verification)
  • EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) with rapid containment and rollback
  • Least-privilege access policies to limit lateral movement
  • Segmented networks to reduce spread and impact
• Zero-day threats bypass signature-based detection. Behaviour-based monitoring and AI-powered analytics are needed to catch anomalies in real time. These are threats that exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities — often used by attackers in highly targeted campaigns.

CIS Controls: Why Antivirus Is Not Enough

To achieve true cybersecurity readiness — and pass a CIS Controls audit — you’ll need more than antivirus. Here’s what fills the gaps:

• Email Security: Stops phishing, spam, and spoofing at the gateway (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Secure Backups: Protects data and supports disaster recovery with encrypted, versioned, and tested cloud backups.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Prevents credential theft and brute force attacks. Enforced at all identity points.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Goes beyond antivirus with real-time behavioural analysis and rollback features.
• Security Awareness Training: Reduces user error, reinforces policy, and supports ongoing compliance.
• Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM): Ensures devices are up-to-date, secure, and visible to your IT team.
• Patch Management: Closes known vulnerabilities across operating systems and third-party applications.
• Password Management: Protects access to systems and enforces strong password policies across your organisation.
• Device Control: Prevents data leaks and USB-based malware through access control and remote lockdown features.

Each of these tools aligns with specific CIS Controls and can help you pass an audit — or more importantly, stay protected between audits.

JTMi brings all these pieces together with a clear roadmap tailored to your environment and risk profile.

Cybersecurity incidents are rarely caused by one single issue — they’re the result of layered weaknesses. Which is why layered protection is critical.

Why Antivirus Is Not Enough for Modern Businesses

We don’t just offer antivirus — we provide a security stack designed for today’s flexible, mobile, and cloud-based work environments:

• ✅ Endpoint Protection: for advanced threat detection, behavioural scanning, and device isolation across all endpoints.
• ✅ Secure cloud backups: scheduled, encrypted backups with restore testing, versioning, and geographically redundant storage.
• ✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): enforced MFA on all cloud apps, VPNs, admin panels, and remote desktop services.
• ✅ Real-time monitoring with remote monitoring tools: device health, service uptime, OS patching, and custom alert workflows in one console.
• ✅ Security awareness training: scheduled sessions, simulated phishing, and monthly bite-sized content to keep staff engaged.
• ✅ Device control: USB blocking, mobile device policies, remote lock/wipe, and full visibility into BYOD usage.
• ✅ Email security and DLP: outbound encryption, attachment policies, domain spoofing protection, and SPF/DKIM/DMARC compliance.
• ✅ Secure password management: integration with business-grade password vaults, policy enforcement, and breach monitoring.

Work Securely from Anywhere — and Sleep Easier

Whether you’re in the office, on the road, or working from a beach shack in Busselton — your security shouldn’t depend on geography. JTMi helps you build a cyber-resilient setup that supports flexibility without increasing risk.

We secure devices, users, and data — wherever they are. Whether you’re a solo consultant, a distributed team, or a growing SME, our security tools keep you protected without interrupting your workflow.

Don’t Just React. Prevent.

Too often, cybersecurity only becomes a priority after an incident. Let’s change that.

🔐 Good cybersecurity doesn’t just block threats — it builds trust, ensures continuity, and enables confident, uninterrupted work.

We believe cybersecurity should be invisible until it’s needed. When it is — you’ll be glad it’s there.

To learn more about the CIS Controls framework and why antivirus is not enough, visit the Center for Internet Security (CIS) for an overview of the 18 recommended safeguards.. When it is — you’ll be glad it’s there.

Ready to Secure Your Business?

Let’s review your current setup. Identify gaps. Make a plan. And help you sleep better at night.

📞 Contact JTMi or book a free 15-minute cybersecurity consult.

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