Generally, a firewall is the first security measure most firms implement. Firewalls prevent unauthorized access to your private network, while providing controlled access to Internet services to users within your network. The firewall products that MicroIdeas, Inc. integrates, installs and supports include multi-level security, management, and flexibility to support tunneling and remote access services.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are a secure pathway built atop a public network, such as the Internet, through which data can safely travel. VPNs use worldwide IP network services, including the Internet and service provider IP backbones. PEI designs and deploys VPN solutions to address remote access, LAN-to-LAN connectivity, and Extranets.
There are a range of issues associated with your firewall and VPN.
MicroIdeas, Inc. Web Security Services provide the maximum data protection. Site hardening implements the most effective and cutting edge security systems to ensure that all facets of your site, whether Extranet or Intranet, are hardened against possible assaults. We fortify all security configurations, settings and features to suit your system requirements.
These services are customized to specifically address web server security issues and the underlying operating platform in order to reduce the risk associated with the daily increase of known Web exploits.
The occurrence of computer attacks has grown exponentially, from simply being a nuisance to being a major business threat. A virus attack can cause data loss, security breaches, injury to a company's reputation, and financial damage. The global cost of outbreaks has increased from millions to billions of dollars, virtually overnight. AntiVirus protection is no longer a commodity, but rather an integrated solution designed for each customer's environment.
There are roughly 55,000 identified viruses today, falling into about 80 different category types, and roughly 8-12 new viruses are discovered daily. Nine out of ten companies have reported virus contamination. If it has happened to you, we're sure you understand the impact.
Filtering is part of the broader concept of Content Security. Exploding growth in email and web facility usage brings great benefit, but also significant risk.
Content security permits organizations to know exactly what information is being transferred by individuals to other parties. Your business is more exposed than ever, so how do you identify threats and take appropriate action? Content Security Addresses four key areas:
MicroIdeas, Inc. is prepared to assist your organization with a comprehensive Anti-Virus and Content security strategy. Remember, just having Anti-Virus installed on your systems doesn't mean you're protected.
Why do intruders break into networks? Some for the challenge, others have malicious intent. We know them by a number of terms - Joy riders, Masqueraders, Profiteers, Vandals. While the number of attacks from internal sources has gone up only slightly, the number of attacks from external sources has skyrocketed. Systems are vastly more accessible from remote locations on the Internet, extranets, and partner nets, than they were in past years.
What's the cost of not having an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
What are the benefits of having IDS?
There are two types of IDS - Host and Network. One type of IDS is not better than another. Host-based IDS and network-based IDS complement each other when looking for attacks.
Performance Enhancements is skilled with a variety of IDS solutions and can customize an approach that's right for your organization. Remember, it is impossible to build a completely secure computer network. Intrusion detection is key, but it is just one piece of the network security solution.
Despite the fact that organizations are steadily allocating more resources to digital security, most of the effort is still being placed on infrastructure security. A key issue remains - the corruption and manipulation of applications is still one of the main methods an attacker can compromise business data.
Application level attacks have demonstrated that there are still vulnerabilities to be exploited over points of entry that exist for real business needs, even when strong network security exists.
MicroIdeas, Inc. can assist in a number of ways when it comes to application security. They include:
The bottom line is that you want to rest assured that your applications will run correctly, without compromising your data and with the risk of loss.
Patch Management is a process that permits organizations to control, deploy and maintain interim software releases. Patch management provides operational efficiency and effectiveness, overcomes security vulnerabilities, and maintains a more stable production environment.
A well-defined patch management program is a key first step toward successful security.
MicroIdeas, Inc. patch management solutions provide the following benefits:
Security management is a big subject. Performance Enhancements addresses Security Management in two ways:
Security Operations
Core to solid security management is the construction of a solid operational security model. Your operation management plan identifies the Who? What? Where? and When? associated with maintaining your security architecture. Like any other segment of your business, these issues need to be addressed before you start deploying equipment, modifying policies, etc.
Performance Enhancements assists organizations with building their operational security model. Our services include:
Security Management Applications
MicroIdeas, Inc. is skilled with a range of security management solutions from several different vendors. Before recommending any application, we need to understand your business and your security objectives.
The key to any good management application is making sure it's a good fit for your organization. Factors such as internal resources, IT and security architecture, operational and security policies, etc., are critical. Spending a little time up front addressing these factors is the best investment you can make.
MicroIdeas, Inc. would welcome the opportunity to help you select the right security management tools.
A lot of organizations are building wireless networks. Productivity and flexibility can soar, but it comes at a price. There are a whole range of new attacks and exposures waiting for the wireless network. Couple these exposures with the simplicity in putting up a basic wireless network and the results could be disastrous.
Many organizations build solid security measures for the LAN and WAN, and totally forget that one basic security weakness in their wireless network can leave them wide open. Don't think it doesn't happen. Many of the most successful hacks are executed through a wireless connection.
MicroIdeas, Inc. approaches Wireless Security the same way we approach your other security measures - assess, plan, implement, train and educate.
We employ a range of best practices and tools (where needed) to secure the wireless environment. If you've deployed a wireless network and haven't addressed securing it, it's just a matter of time before someone finds out. The old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" couldn't be more appropriate.
Should a security incident occur, you need to react quickly and confidently. How you react can have a direct bearing on downtime, reputation and market uncertainty - all with significant financial consequences. Your employees, customers and partners expect you to act promptly and effectively. Are you prepared?
MicroIdeas, Inc. prioritizes security incidents. We can respond rapidly with a range of forensic resources. If you're already a PEI security customer and an incident occurs, odds are that the time to determine what happened will be significantly reduced. You will already have some, or all, of the tools and training needed to deter and document the intrusion.
If you're unprepared or still need help, MicroIdeas, Inc. is ready. Our Emergency services include Readiness, Response, Analysis and Legal Support.
MicroIdeas, Inc. Readiness involves the training and preparation of your IT team in anticipation of an incident. Having an Incident Plan is essential.
MicroIdeas, Inc. Response means we're on it within minutes of your call for help. We can guide you through the proper steps to stop the incident and preserve your infrastructure for future analysis. Our response team will also help get you back online with the least amount of interruption.
MicroIdeas, Inc. Analysis deals with the methods of preserving evidence and analyzing data to determine what happened. Our analysis is performed without disturbing your existing environment. We document our findings and brief your organization. We detail the intrusion methods, the extent of access, the transaction history, and how it applies to your business. We also provide guidance on practical steps you can take to prevent future intrusions.
MicroIdeas, Inc. Legal Support assists law enforcement and your legal counsel with documentation and evidence. We can also serve as expert witness should the need arise.
Hopefully you'll never need our Emergency Incident Response services, but it you do, rest assured we'll take care of business.
