Firewalls:
If you have a network, and don't have a proper firewall in place, your
network could be available to hackers. How important is the security of
your data? How important is the security of your data to your customers?
A good firewall, along with good, strict networking policies, will keep out
even the most tenacious of hackers. We service and install many different
types of firewalls, but lean toward companies such as Watchguard, SonicWall,
and Cisco. From small satellite offices, to large corporate networks, we can
can provide you with a solution that gives peace of mind.
Proxy Servers:
Proxy servers are an "all-in-one" solution for firewall, Internet/network
connectivity, web site blocking, and web site caching. They are typically
used in environments where certain Internet web sites need to be made
unavailable to employees, or to only allow access to sites that employees
need to accomplish their job functions. Proxy servers are a good solution,
when combined with proper computer security permission policies, for keeping
your network locked down and safe from the many potential security risks that
exist on the Internet.
Intrusion Detection:
Intrusion detection has become a true art in the computer networking field.
There are many different ways to accomplish intrusion detection today, but
is intrusion detection right for your company? If you have client data, or data
that must remain secure on your internal network, a good intrusion detection
system could be extremely valuable in preventing Internet hackers from
exploiting your network.
Virtual Private Networking (VPN):
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) technology uses encryption techniques to
tunnel data through the Internet in a secure manner, the purpose of which is
to prevent eavesdroppers (hackers) from intercepting potentially confidential
information. The ways in which VPNs are utilized varies. One use could be so
that employees at home or on the road can access company information
(documents, spreadsheets, email, printers). Another use, popular in companies
that have remote or branch offices, is to securely connect these offices with a
persistent (always on) VPN tunnel to the corporate backbone.
Remote Desktop (Terminal Services) & Citrix XenApp:
Remote Desktop (or virtual desktop) services are extremely popular, as either
an alternative to VPN solutions (remote desktop uses encryption) for remote
users, or as a way to reduce internal network cost. By utilizing a centralized
application remote desktop (terminal) server, which allows users to connect
to a virtual desktop session and use the server as though it were their local
computer, you can save money in the short term by delaying new computer
purchases.
Viruses & Malware:
Viruses and malware are a way of life in this day and age. If you aren't running
some type of anti-virus software, or your software is not up to date, you are at
risk, particularly if you browse the web (which is the most common way to
spread viruses in recent history). Centrally managed anti-virus software program
suites make managing and deploying anti-virus software relatively simple. Also
available are email anti-virus & anti-spam solutions that reside either on your email
server, or at the gateway to your Internet connection. A hybrid solution of
both internal client/server anti-virus, along with email anti-virus & anti-spam
software is the recommended way to go. For some interesting information
about viruses and malware check out this Wikipedia page.
Spam:
Spam emails are one of the largest nuisances in the workplace today. How many
spam messages do you receive on a daily basis? 50? 100? 500? Spammers aren't
about to give up their easy ride of making money by blasting the world with
junk messages, trying to sell you just about anything, until serious legislation
is put in place that will make sending spam less appealing to them. Even after
better legislation is passed, spammers will likely just move their operations to
a country with more lax laws. Until the day comes when spammers are gone
for good, a reputable anti-spam software solution is pretty much a must, in
order to keep productivity from suffering. If you are in need of a good spam
solution, or you don't feel that your current software is keeping enough junk
out, give us a call for some recommendations, or for a free evaluation.
For some interesting reading about spam on Wikipedia, click here.
