Security

Keeping your network secure

How many doors to the outside world does your network have? Your broadband connection is the most obvious area for concern. You may be connected to your modem/router by an ethernet or USB cable, but do you also have wireless hardware in the frame such as a wireless access point, wireless router or wireless device in your laptop or desktop PC? What's needed is the best security possible for any given set of requirements. For example, do you really need to have wireless access switched on when nobody currently needs wireless access? Is your wireless traffic encrypted?

Firewalls and other security monitoring tools

Central to any security strategy, your firewall must be up to the job. With a decent firewall you can protect personal or sensitive information from leaving the confines of your computers. You may have one built into your router, is it properly configured? There are many applications available today to help maintain security. By installing, configuring and running this software judiciously you can stay safe. For example, maybe you have ports that are open which needn't be, or programs with access rights that could be tied down.

Antivirus software

Probably the most important piece of software in your arsenal of weapons against would-be attackers and hijackers is the antivirus software you have installed. It's really important to keep this software up to date, and to ensure that your virus definitions are up to date too. We can take a look at your computer(s) to check how well you are protected. We can suggest and install alternative solutions if you feel that you would like a more robust set up.

"Phishing" - knowing what to look for

Phishing is the criminal attempt to dishonestly acquire sensitive information (such as bank details, usernames and passwords) by electronic means, attempting to hoodwink the victim into believing that they are divulging this sensitive information to the intended recipient. We can help you and your staff avoid getting caught out by a spoofed email or website!