Firewall
- Planning/Installation
Installing a network firewall involves more than just plugging it in. This is a
project that you want expert assistance with.
- Ingress/Egress Rules
Keeping the bad guys out is just part of the duties of a firewall. Configuring rules
for your users to access the internet safely is just as important.
- Application Layer Rules
Allowing certain types of data into your network while denying access for other types needs to be defined.
A network router can not accomplish this.
- Logging/Reporting
You need to know who is trying to compromise your network, both internally and externally.
Proper logging and reporting of network usage will give you this information.
Anti-Virus
- Installation/Configuration
Most Anti-virus applications as installed "out of the box" will not provide you
with the protection you need.
- Updating/Patching
Keeping your Anti-virus application patched and updated on a regular basis is critical to protecting your network from the constant barrage of new viruses being released.
- Notification
No news is not always good news. Being notified of new attacks and the frequency
of those attacks is useful in hardening your network against future attacks.
- Outbreak Protection
The peace of mind that comes with knowing that your network and systems are protected
against new virus outbreaks is priceless.
Policies
- Group Policy
Controlling access to network resources through the use of group policy is more
efficient than controlling on a user by user basis.
- Published Applications
Publishing your programs through Group Policy allows you to control which users
have which program, and to ensure that everyone is on the same version.
- Auditing
Setting up auditing of network resources allows you to be sure that only authorized
users are gaining access to the resources they need to perform their job functions.
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