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SOHO
Network Security Solutions
Apprehensive about the security of your Internet connection?
Concerned with the security implications of wireless network devices?
Want to establish secure remote access to the SOHO network, or between peer networks?
Internet Security
Perhaps you have installed a broadband router, and have assumed that the default configuration of the device provides adequate protection for your business resources. It doesn't.
The default configuration of a NAT (Network Address Translation) router or firewall provides some protection from intrusion by denying inbound connections from the Internet. However, all outbound connections are permitted, including those initiated by spyware and back door Trojan horses, unless specifically denied by careful configuration of your security device.
Many of these devices offer advanced security features (requiring configuration) that provide the ability to filter (permit or deny) connections based on addresses, port numbers (applications), time constraints, and content. Filters may be used to generate syslog messages that provide visibility into the activities occurring on your network.
Host (computer) based Internet security software offers complementary protection. These products typically incorporate some form of firewall functionality, and they help identify the presence of spyware and other malicious code by notifying the user when applications attempt to establish connections in the background. The effectiveness of these products can be hindered by the limits of a user's knowledge.
Anti-virus software is an absolute requirement when interacting with the online world. But don't kid yourself; if your virus definitions are not current, you are exposed.
Endeavor Networks will implement a hardware firewall configured to permit the specific applications and protocols your business requires, or enhance the configuration of your existing device to protect your network perimeter from unauthorized access.
We will install and configure security software if desired, discuss security policies and safe practices that will contribute to the protection of your business data, and mitigate the potential risks of your employee's Internet activities.
Wireless Security
Although consumer grade wireless access points and routers do incorporate security features, none of these features are enabled in their default configuration. If you have installed one of these devices, and have not specifically configured the wireless security features for your environment, you have inadvertently exposed your network resources to considerable risk.
Individuals within proximity of your unprotected wireless network may access your network, attempt to compromise your computers, eavesdrop on your communications/activities, and fully exploit your Internet connection. These individuals may be your neighbors or transients parked on the street. Exploiting unprotected wireless networks has become sport for some. There are even web sites detailing the locations of such networks.
If your wireless access device implements WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), you should visit the manufacturers web site and determine whether a firmware upgrade is available so that you may take advantage of WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). WPA addresses a number of security vulnerabilities inherent in WEP. WPA offers temporal key management, 802.1x user authentication, among other improvements.
Endeavor Networks will provide and install a suitable wireless access device or configure your existing device with a full implementation of its security features. Addressing the security issue will enable your business to derive the benefits of untethered access, while minimizing the risk.
Virtual Private Networking
If you or your employees are hindered by a lack of secure access to the business' resources while away from the office, then Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is the solution for you.
Virtual Private Networking provides the ability to securely connect to a private network through an unsecured public network such as the Internet, using authentication and encryption methods.
VPN will enable remote employees to access your resources in a private and secure manner, without compromising the security of your network. It may also be used to establish private connections between peer networks, such as business partners.
Endeavor Networks will provide and install a suitable VPN device, or utilize the capabilities of an existing device to protect your data and communications from tampering and eavesdropping as they traverse the Internet.
By providing secure access to the business' information and resources when needed, from wherever needed, you will enhance the productivity and effectiveness of your mobile workforce.
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