Does Your Business Have Adequate Network Security Measures in Place?

Businesses must make sure their network security is adequate to protect from external threats, but how do you know if your network security is adequate? Network security should protect your network from a variety of threats to make sure the reliability and safety of your network and data. If you’re looking for a network security solution, keep in mind that no single solution will protect you from the wide range of evolving threats.

Network security is accomplished through multiple layers of security, including hardware and software. When you’re using security software, always update and manage the software properly to protect your network. Here’s a few network security components to consider:

  • Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware

Anti-virus and anti-spyware software prevents malware from entering the system, and if the malware does manage to enter the system, the software will tell you of an infection or help you remove the malware.

  • Firewall

Firewalls can be configured to prevent access to specific websites or prevent employees from sending sensitive data outside of the network. In addition, firewalls prevent unauthorized computers from accessing the network.

  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

A virtual private network (VPN) is used to offer secure remote access. The VPN enables you to send sensitive information across shared or public networks securely by encrypting the data during transfer.

  • Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Intrusion prevention systems (IPS) are used to watch network and/or system activities for malware and security threats. The IPS will identify malicious activity, then log information about the activity and attempt to stop it.

Ideally, the network security components should work together to prevent threats to your network. The most common threats include:

  • Hacker attacks
  • Identity theft
  • Viruses
  • Spyware and adware
  • Zero-day attacks
  • Data theft

The benefits of network security are vast, including employee productivity, minimal downtime, regulatory compliance, and data protection. Ultimately, network security will protect your business assets from a range of threats.

To learn more about network security, give us a call or send us an email. We can help you add the proper hardware/software to protect your network and systems from security threats.

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