WHAT IS NETWORK SECURITY?
Network security includes:
- Policy creation and compliancy
- Anti-Virus protection and SPAM blocking
- Managed Firewall System (including proactive system monitoring)
- Intrusion Detection Systems (host and/or network based)
- Content Filtering
As computer and network technologies have grown more sophisticated in recent years, and especially since the maturation of the Internet, one needs to take a closer look at one’s network security measures. With over 80% of today’s computer systems being connected to the ‘Net in some way, we can no longer rely on a simple Anti-Virus program to keep us safe. So what is needed to ensure your optimal level of security in today’s computer powered times?
We all take Anti-Virus programs for granted these days, and an updated A-V package is a must. Going beyond Anti-Virus, a properly configured Firewall is a great place to start your enhanced security efforts and a managed Firewall is even better. Using a management service to watch over your various security systems can provide additional analysis and reporting on those that use your systems and those that may attempt to access your systems. Intrusion Detection Systems are another excellent tool to examine the traffic passing across your network. These systems also are able to identify employee intrusion into unauthorized date areas. Content filtering prevents employees from accessing inappropriate websites, a situation that could lead to sexual harassment, a violation of federal law.
The bottom line is this: proper Network Security is about knowing WHO is trying to do WHAT on your network. You need the tools in place to gather this information, and the knowledge to know how to use this information to your benefit. Your best place to start in designing a secure network infrastructure today is to enlist the help of a qualified Network Security Consultant.
As computer and network technologies have grown more sophisticated in recent years, and especially since the maturation of the Internet, one needs to take a closer look at one’s network security measures. With over 80% of today’s computer systems being connected to the ‘Net in some way, we can no longer rely on a simple Anti-Virus program to keep us safe. So what is needed to ensure your optimal level of security in today’s computer powered times?
We all take Anti-Virus programs for granted these days, and an updated A-V package is a must. Going beyond Anti-Virus, a properly configured Firewall is a great place to start your enhanced security efforts and a managed Firewall is even better. Using a management service to watch over your various security systems can provide additional analysis and reporting on those that use your systems and those that may attempt to access your systems. Intrusion Detection Systems are another excellent tool to examine the traffic passing across your network. These systems also are able to identify employee intrusion into unauthorized date areas. Content filtering prevents employees from accessing inappropriate websites, a situation that could lead to sexual harassment, a violation of federal law.
The bottom line is this: proper Network Security is about knowing WHO is trying to do WHAT on your network. You need the tools in place to gather this information, and the knowledge to know how to use this information to your benefit. Your best place to start in designing a secure network infrastructure today is to enlist the help of a qualified Network Security Consultant. |
