Security Consulting
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The importance of security
The goal of server and network security is to prevent from being attacked by a hacker or even your own staff. If you get attacked, you may:
Lose data
Lost data is possibly the worst outcome of being attacked. It can lead to:
- losing money
- losing clients and customers
- losing face
- losing a lot of time
- losing your entire business
Lose your server
Your server might need to be re-installed after an attack. This will lead to lost time, money, and potential customers.
Have client information stolen
Other than a possible liability law suit, your client information could end up in your competitions' hands and lead to lost business.
Your competition could gain information about you
Corporate espionage is a reality. You want to keep a competitive edge over your competition by keeping your information private.
Slow network and servers
An attach will often slow down your network or servers when they use your systems to attack others.
Liability
Your computer could be used to attack others and you may then get blamed for compromising someone else's systems.
Should I hire a security consultant?
It is crucially important to stay ahead of the hackers in order to secure your business. This can be overwhelming for an already busy network administrator in your office.
A lot of IT professionals are forced to implement their servers and network as quickly as possible and don't have a chance to think about the security of their systems.
A security consultant can help you identify security risks in your company and help you protect yourself from being attacked.
Our security services
Auditing
Security auditing involves testing your systems and searching for security holes. As part of a security audit, we typically will:
- scan your network devices from inside your network and over the internet
- review server and network device configuration
- interview a select few of your staff
- test some known exploits against your services
Our audit report will include:
- Summary of tests performed
- Security problems found and their risks
- Recommended solutions to fix the problems
Security tightening
We will close all security holes we can find and document what they were.
