In this House Analogy Series, we explain cybersecurity using everyday home security examples.
Each episode pairs a cybersecurity tool with something you already use at home — like locks, alarms, or gates. It’s a practical way to think about keeping your business safe.
Read through the episodes below to understand how you can secure your business with the same care and attention you give your home.
Episodes:
A practical look at cybersecurity through everyday home security examples.
Episode 1: Door Access – SonicWall Firewall
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A firewall acts like a front door access, keeping your business safe from intruders.
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Episode 2: Vehicle Insurance – Datto 365 SaaS Backup
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Just as car insurance protects your vehicle, SaaS backup ensures your data stays secure.
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Episode 3: BMS System – Datto RMM Monitoring
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- Think of your BMS as a security system that monitors your business around the clock.
Episode 4: Monitored CCTV – Huntress Monitored SOC
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- A CCTV system keeps an eye on things, similar to how a SOC monitors for security threats.
Episode 5: Alarm – MS Business Premium License
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- Your alarm system and software license work together, ensuring your business stays protected.
Episode 6: Movement Sensors – MS P2 Entra License
- Like movement sensors detect unusual activity, Entra ID adds layers of security to your accounts.
Episode 7: Front Door – Anti-Virus / EDR
- Your anti-virus software acts as the front door, preventing threats from entering.
Episode 8: Security Windows – Email Filter
- Email filters block harmful messages, just as windows protect your home from unwanted visitors.
Episode 9: Neighbourhood Watch – Threat Coaching / Security Awareness Training (SAT)
- A neighborhood watch keeps you alert, much like threat coaching ensures your team stays aware.
Episode 10: Security Gate – VPN
- A VPN acts like a secure gate, protecting your business’s internet traffic.
Episode 11: Safe – SharePoint / Google Drive
- Storing your documents in SharePoint or Google Drive is like locking them in a safe.
Episode 12: Building Insurance – Cyber Insurance
- Cyber insurance is as important as building insurance, covering you in case of a cyber attack.
Episode 13: Keypad Access – Password Management
- Password management tools work like a keypad, controlling who can access your systems.
Episode 14: Large Boundary Wall – Locked Down Internal Network
- Your locked-down network functions like a large boundary wall, keeping out unauthorised access.
Episode 15: Double Lock on Front Door – 2FA / MFA
- With 2FA/MFA, it’s like adding a second lock on the door to keep your business extra safe.
Episode 16: Servicing Locks / DIY Person – Patch Management
- Just as locks need regular maintenance, patch management ensures your systems stay secure.
Episode 17: Yearly Security Review – Security / Vulnerability Scanning / Compliance
- Regular security reviews are like yearly inspections, helping you stay compliant and secure.
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