With the widespread use of technology, businesses of all sizes have significantly benefited from the utilization of the Internet and technical resources. On the other hand, virtual security threats are an ever increasing problem, and an intrusion detection system (IDS) can help protect your company from external threats and provide network security. An intrusion detection system simply monitors network traffic and will alert the network administrator of any unusual activity. It is very similar to a house alarm system which will sound an alarm if an intruder attempts to break into a window or a door. For example, if a hacker attempts to gain access to your computer or network, the intrusion detection system will immediately notify the network administrator of the attempted security breach. Once reported, the manager can pinpoint the exact location of the suspicious activity and follow the proper safety protocols. [Read more…]
What Your Business Needs to Know about Managed Security Services
Just like you wouldn’t leave your doors unlocked, you need to protect your systems with IT security measures. While it is more difficult to visualize, a security breach in your computer system cost as much, if not more, than a physical break in. [Read more…]
How Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments Protect Your Network
Identifying Vulnerability
IT consulting in Chicago represents an integral component of ensuring that systems are functioning securely. Here’s the deal: no system is invulnerable. Because of entropy, the most secure system in the world still has some quotient of weakness, even if that weakness is merely gradual obsolescence. While it’s impossible to entirely curtail this reality, it’s possible to substantially diminish the areas of your operations which represent a vulnerability. But this will require a concerted effort. Additionally, there are several types of testing ultimately necessary for greatest security. Primarily, these tests fall into two categories: vulnerability testing and penetration testing. Ideally, you want to regularly conduct tests in both categories. [Read more…]
How Flow Data is Changing Network Security Analytics as We Know It
In the last two years, there has been a drastic change in network analysis as more and more companies have come to understand the importance of network flow data in all aspects of their network analytics. Whereas in the past, IT teams would survey network security, performance, and process improvement as separate tasks using small packets of data related to each field, flow data is now providing a more thorough look at all of these topics combined. [Read more…]
Importance of Managed Security Services for Businesses
With the Internet being a major component for most businesses, it’s risky for one to operate without proper network security. Technology has developed over the years, and unfortunately, so did hackers and other malicious entities that would do anything to hack into your network and harm your computer. Cases of viruses attacking network systems and paralyzing operations have been on an upward trajectory. [Read more…]
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