Network Security - Does Your business Have IT?

Naturally a business owner wants to be sure that the infrastructure of their computer network is protected from any unauthorized access. In conjunction it is imperative to insure that all computers, peripheral devices, network connectivity and so forth are continuously monitored for stability and staff productivity.
Unfortunately many people have no idea where to start or how to achieve any of this. The good news is that the experienced Managed Services Provider (MSP) can help.
Below are some key points the MSP should be covering in order to insure that data is secure and the network continues to run smoothly.
• A commercial grade security appliance (firewall) will make sure hackers, malware and infections don’t get into the infrastructure. CSNG works with a number of industry vendors and can recommend the right solution for your business.
• A quality endpoint security product will ensure that viruses and spyware don’t infect computers and servers.
• The MSP should also implement policies on the servers which allow permissions based on job functions of the employee to access different areas of the network and internet.
• If you have a wireless network the MSP can encrypt pass codes for the highest level of security so unauthorized users/hackers cannot access the network wirelessly. {Have you sat in the parking lot to see if your laptop can get on your network without a network security key?}
• The MSP should be continually applying the latest critical security patches to Windows desktop PC’s, laptops and Windows servers.
• All corporate e-mail should be run through a system that checks for spam, viruses and phishing attempts.
• In addition to all these tasks the MSP should regularly be verifying that all back-ups are complete and that a disaster recovery plan is in place.

If you are unsure if your current provider is meeting these requirements please feel free to contact CNSG as we will be happy to conduct a third-party review of your infrastructure and policies.