What is IT Network Security?

IT Network Security defines the activities that a company or organisation takes to protect its network and its data. It is a basic requirement for all businesses. Threats to a company’s network are many but the most common are spread over the internet.

These include:

1. Viruses, Worms & Trojans
2. Data interception & theft
3. Spam
4. IT Network Security
5. Computer Hackers
6. Spyware, Malware & Adware
7. Data interception & theft

Threats can also come from within an organisation and these can include:

1. Use of company laptops on non-approved websites when not on the company network
2. Downloading of music/video files on company PCs
3. Copying of company info to USB memory devices
4. Access to non-approved websites on company network

All companies must define IT security policies that are designed to protect against these threats.

These can be as simple as Password Policies to implementing complex Firewall solutions to protect the network.

Benefits of implementing IT Network Security Solutions

An IT Network Security Solution will protect your company’s core network and data from all external and internal threats.  The solution will have multiple layers and will consist of hardware and software shields.

At Planit Computing, we design IT network Security solutions to suit your business requirement.

To protect your network from external threats we use:

1. Anti-virus & anti-spam shields
2. Firewall solutions
3. Intrusion detection systems
4. Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure remote access

To protect from internal threats we use:

1. Content filtering to block non-approved website access
2. Limited & monitored use of USB keys
3. Document security policies
4. Internet usage policies

Call us now on 01 485 2222 or drop us an email on info@planitcomputing.ie to arrange a free consultation.