Did you know that breaches affecting more than 500 individuals are posted on the OCR website?
Network Security
Network Security is considered one
of the least invested components of a business, yet it yields the greatest threat.
Why is that? Perhaps it is because it falls into the category "Out of sight, out of mind".
That is, until something happens. And that something will happen.
When reviewing network security, you have to ask yourself..."How much am I willing to risk?" The risk will
always be there because technology is always changing and new threats are established daily.
How can we help you?
- Understand your technology risks.
- Establish a plan of protection and documentation.
- Implement a strategic plan.
- Provide ongoing support, monitoring and maintenance.
- Ensure plans and procedures are implemented consistently.
Security Management Overview
Friday, February 18th, 2010
Security Management for networks is different for all kinds of situations. A small home or an office would only require basic security while large businesses will require high maintenance and advanced software and hardware to prevent malicious attacks from hacking and spamming.
Home Offices
- A basic firewall or a unified threat management system.
- Antivirus software. An anti-spyware program would also be a good idea.
- When using a wireless connection, use a robust password.
- Use the strongest security supported by your wireless devices, such as WPA2 with AES encryption.
- Change the default SSID network name, also disable SSID Broadcast.
- Enable MAC Address filtering to keep track of all network devices connecting to your router.
- Assign STATIC IP addresses to network devices.
- Disable ICMP ping on router.
- Review router or firewall logs to help identify abnormal network connections or traffic to the Internet.
- Use passwords for all accounts.
- Disable the guest account (Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Computer Management> Users).
Medium Businesses
- A strong firewall or Threat Management System.
- Strong Antivirus software and Internet Security Software.
- Strong passwords with regularly scheduled changes.
- Use the strongest security supported by your wireless devices.
- Utilize a network monitor or analyzer.
- Proper data center operational design (cooling, fire prevention,
etc.).
- Proactive monitoring.
- Physical security.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery..
- An enlightened network administrator.
- Security plans and documentation as well as training.
Schools
- An adjustable firewall and proxy to allow authorized users access
from the outside and inside.
- Strong Antivirus software and Internet Security Software packages.
- Wireless connections that lead to firewalls.
- Children's Internet Protection Act compliance.
- Supervision of network to guarantee updates and changes based
on popular site usage.