If you rely on the internet or a large network for a lot of your business needs, then you need to have good security services in place. Computer systems are getting more complex every year, and this makes it difficult for smaller IT departments to cope with the demands of IT security. Choosing a good managed security systems provider can make life easier for everyone involved with your business.
A good security system will include several different features, and you need them all if you want to protect your computer networks from attack:
Intrusion detection – intrusion detection systems monitor a company’s networks to protect against breaches of security, and identify them if they ever do occur. These systems watch user activity and review log files, identifying common attack patterns (such as repeated failed login attempts), and alerting the IT department if suspicious activity is detected. In addition to watching out for unauthorised access attempts, the system can watch for abuse of privileges from employees that are already allowed to use parts of the network.
Firewall systems – your internet facing machines should always have firewalls. Firewalls act as a protective layer between the internal network and the outside world, and prevent malicious communications. You can use a firewall to restrict which applications can communicate with the outside world, and set it to ignore other communication attempts and to allow access only from approved addresses or devices.
Antivirus Programs – Spyware, malware and other malicious software is a big problem for many systems administrators, especially in companies that allow users to plug in their own devices. An antivirus suite can scan your hard drives and other storage and identify any infected files. It is also possible for antivirus systems to run permanently and identify viruses in memory, protecting your system from browser security holes, drive by downloads, and infected USB sticks.
Standard anti-virus and internet security suites, of the kind that ship with most computers these days, are not likely to be enough for a corporation. If you want to protect your data, you must make sure that your systems are monitored at all times and that your security software is kept up to date. Outsourcing the management of your security systems is a good way to protect your company and its data.
When you are first setting up your IT systems, it is a good idea to have a full audit carried out to make sure that every aspect of security is handled well. The best firewalls and anti-virus systems in the world will not do you any good if your employees turn them off, ignore warnings, or write down their passwords and leave them in a public place. In addition, look for a company that offers an uptime guarantee for their systems, and has a clear service level agreement that protects you in the event of major outages or problems. Depending on the size of your company, you may find that co-locating your own equipment will be better value for money in the long term than leasing equipment from your service provider; however, flexible or “cloud” based security options can be good value if you are unsure what your load will be.
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A good security system will include several different features, and you need them all if you want to protect your computer networks from attack:
Intrusion detection – intrusion detection systems monitor a company’s networks to protect against breaches of security, and identify them if they ever do occur. These systems watch user activity and review log files, identifying common attack patterns (such as repeated failed login attempts), and alerting the IT department if suspicious activity is detected. In addition to watching out for unauthorised access attempts, the system can watch for abuse of privileges from employees that are already allowed to use parts of the network.
Firewall systems – your internet facing machines should always have firewalls. Firewalls act as a protective layer between the internal network and the outside world, and prevent malicious communications. You can use a firewall to restrict which applications can communicate with the outside world, and set it to ignore other communication attempts and to allow access only from approved addresses or devices.
Antivirus Programs – Spyware, malware and other malicious software is a big problem for many systems administrators, especially in companies that allow users to plug in their own devices. An antivirus suite can scan your hard drives and other storage and identify any infected files. It is also possible for antivirus systems to run permanently and identify viruses in memory, protecting your system from browser security holes, drive by downloads, and infected USB sticks.
Standard anti-virus and internet security suites, of the kind that ship with most computers these days, are not likely to be enough for a corporation. If you want to protect your data, you must make sure that your systems are monitored at all times and that your security software is kept up to date. Outsourcing the management of your security systems is a good way to protect your company and its data.
When you are first setting up your IT systems, it is a good idea to have a full audit carried out to make sure that every aspect of security is handled well. The best firewalls and anti-virus systems in the world will not do you any good if your employees turn them off, ignore warnings, or write down their passwords and leave them in a public place. In addition, look for a company that offers an uptime guarantee for their systems, and has a clear service level agreement that protects you in the event of major outages or problems. Depending on the size of your company, you may find that co-locating your own equipment will be better value for money in the long term than leasing equipment from your service provider; however, flexible or “cloud” based security options can be good value if you are unsure what your load will be.
http://www.amsecgroup.com