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How Managed Security Services Can Help Protect Your Business
As cyber attacks continue to rise
worldwide and become more brazen in their scope, there are few industries
left that can claim to not have been subject to some sort of security breach.
Many companies continue to put their faith in security software suites that
have continuously shown to be compromised or ineffective in preventing cyber
attacks, leading to travesties such as what was recently seen in the
Equifax breach. If your company is in this same boat and you are worried
about the security of your data, you may want to consider a Managed Security
Service as a method of protecting your network.
What are Managed Security Services (MSS)
Managed security services (MSS) is an approach to security that creates a security system tailored to the individual needs of the company, as different organizations can have drastically different security requirements. While this is sometimes done in-house with employees that the organization has hired, it is more common to outsource this function to companies that are dedicated to MSS. In either case, his security element oversees all security functions including constant monitoring and diagnostics of intrusion detection systems and firewalls.
What Does an MSS Do For Its Client Company?
Perhaps the most important function of MSS is ensuring that all software on all systems is fully updated and patched, as this failure to update is what directly lead to the Equifax breach. Security professionals working for the MSS are responsible for the integrity of the network and in addition to upgrading software and equipment to the highest standards they also perform security audits and respond to any emergencies or anomalies that are detected on the network. This gives users of the network and the network administrators the considerable freedom to focus on their individual jobs rather than worrying about network security.
Managed Security Services Layered Security Model
An MSS as a dedicated security element has the ability to bring a much more complex security methodology to a company's security posture. This is often called the layered security model and does not rely on any one method of security to be impenetrable. In fact, the best quality of managed security services is their realization that statistically speaking some sort of security breach is virtually inevitable and that multiple systems need to be in place as contingencies for when this failure in security is realized. The four layers of security are:
• Protection
• Detection
• Recovery/Encryption
• Analysis/Management
Each
security layer buttresses the others as a cycle to prevent any potential
intruders into the network with a hard target that may not be worth their time
or the danger of discovery.
Is a Managed Security Service Right For You?
The consequences of a data breach can go far beyond the immediate consequences of an initial breach to erode client and employee confidence in you and lead to a permanently compromised relationship with the people who your company depends on the most. If you handle any sort of sensitive data, ranging from the personal information of employees or proprietary data that is subject to theft, considering a managed security service may be the right move for your company.
Robert Blake
Bit by Bit Computer Consultants
721 N Fielder Rd. #B
Arlington, Texas 76012
Direct 817.505.1257
Mobile 972.365.7010
Bit by Bit Computer Consultants
721 N Fielder Rd. #B
Arlington, Texas 76012
Direct 817.505.1257
Mobile 972.365.7010
Read my Blog at www.3boffice.com
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How Can a Managed IT Network Provider Benefit My Business?
As your business grows you may find that
you are having difficulty keeping in step with that growth in the area of
networking and communications. Whether you are currently a small business or a
more well-established company you may find yourself feeling the pinch and
constantly investing to build your network assets. A managed IT network
provider is the logical next step for businesses that have outgrown the
capabilities of their in-house IT department.
What
is a Network Maintenance Plan?
A network maintenance plan is a contract
that outlines the services that the provider assumes responsibility for. By
signing a managed services contract, you get the services that you need without
the HR headaches that you can do without. Instead, the managed IT network
provider provides all services for a monthly fee, which often is much less than
you would have to pay to maintain and staff your own network.
What
does it mean to set up Network Support Services?
The main aim of signing in with a managed
network is to improve the overall functionality of your business and free up
resources that you had been investing in your own network. Ideally, this should
not only be a seamless transition but also improve your overall network
performance by allowing the managed network to worry about the engineering and
maintenance of the network to include troubleshooting problems, debugging, and
upgrading the network when new software and hardware solutions become available.
How
would a Managed Network Provider benefit my business?
Managed network providers aren't just for
tech companies, but can benefit a wide variety of businesses including
manufacturing, retail, and financial services. Any business that relies on
computers, networks, or data can benefit from managed services.
You may need a managed IT network provider
if:
• You
are in 24/7 operation and always need to provide service to customers
• Your
principal personnel are focused on critical functions that IT distracts from
• Your
business depends on remote workers or outsourced services
Is
the Initial Network Installation part of the ongoing Network Maintenance plan?
The first step toward having a managed
network is setting up a network maintenance plan with the provider. This plan
will clearly outline what services and equipment the company will provide and
what the monthly cost will be. This may include costs for initial installation
of the network (routers, switches, terminals, and cabling) as well as consultation
and long-term maintenance services. Often the installation fees are either
waives or included as a part of the initial quote.
What
services does a Managed Network Provider offer?
Once a network management plan is in place
the client will not only receive services similar to what you could expect from
an in-house provider but will also have those services optimized for the
workload that your company expects. The Managed Network includes routers,
switches, and firewalls that meet the complexity requirements of your network
capacity.
Will
Network Management improve the functionality of my business?
As you begin your contract, you will begin
to realize some of the benefits of outsourcing your IT network solutions. There
will be less stress on your personnel and a single point of contact whenever
anything goes wrong. The burden of responding to emergencies will be shifted to
the provider, who has the resources to quickly and efficiently respond. You
will have flexibility in determining the scalability of your network and have
dedicated personnel to upgrade or downgrade the network as appropriate. The
extent to which network management can improve processes within your business
is in direct proportion to the challenges that you are currently facing in the
IT department.
Robert Blake
Bit by Bit Computer Consultants
721 N Fielder Rd. #B
Arlington, Texas 76012
Direct 817.505.1257
Mobile 972.365.7010
Bit by Bit Computer Consultants
721 N Fielder Rd. #B
Arlington, Texas 76012
Direct 817.505.1257
Mobile 972.365.7010
Read my Blog at www.3boffice.com
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