Network security consists of the provisions and policies adopted by a network administrator to
prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources.
Network security involves the authorization of access to data in a network, which is controlled by the network administrator.
Recommendations:
- A fairly strong firewall or Unified Threat Management System.
- Strong Antivirus software and Internet Security Software.
- For authentication, use strong passwords and change them on a monthly basis.
- When using a wireless connection, use a robust password.
- Raise awareness about physical security to employees.
- Clear employee guidelines should be implemented for using the Internet, including access to non-work related websites, sending and receiving information.
- Individual accounts to log on and access company intranet and Internet with monitoring for accountability.
- Have a back-up policy to recover data in the event of a hardware failure or a security breach that changes, damages or deletes data.
- Disable Messenger, social networking sites, torrent sites.
- Lockdown the user computers so that malicious software cannot be run.
- Strong Spam Filter needs to be in place to block Malware, Spyware, Trojan embedded emails.
ASB IT keeps all of the above in mind and does thorough check during maintenance & 24/7 monitoring.