Today’s online world presents tremendous opportunities for business but also very real threats too. As more systems and processes become web based, our requirement for Internet connectivity has grown exponentially. The need for always on and always available continues to grow as businesses operate 24/7 and workers require access to office resources from mobile devices in any location.
The pressure is on IT departments to deliver safe, secure access to robust systems. Network security requires constant review and the application of vendor patches and fixes to keep up with the latest cyber threats. Is your business technology as secure as it could be? What would the impact be if your network was breached and systems were taken off line?
A firewall has traditionally been the first line of defence that business has deployed to protect its systems against deliberate attack. According to defined policies the device inspects data passing in and out of the network, denying access or alerting administrators to security threats. The technology has evolved further to the current phase of Next Gen Firewalls which perform data inspection at lower levels to intelligently identify risks to a network.
Devising firewall security policies can be a complex task, with high stakes if a breach is made and business systems or data are compromised. Controlled testing of policy strength is a good idea to combat potential loopholes in firewall protocols. Consult with a security specialist, such as Intellect IT, to ensure maximum expertise in the development and design of policies to protect your network.