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Network Security is More than Just Software

An Internet connection is necessary so your business can communicate with employees, customers, and suppliers. Because this communications technology can expose your data to hackers and malware, you’ve initiated software and protocols to protect your digital information. You can also implement two physical security steps to add to that protection? For example, you’ve implemented a firewall and threat management software to make it impossible for unauthorized people outside your office to access your data remotely. But how visible are your office display monitors to visitors wandering your reception area? Can anyone walking outside your building look through the windows and

Network Security is Crucial for Small Businesses

Most business owners know how to think about physical security. They install security cameras over their cash registers, change locks when key employees leave and take cash to the bank whenever it reaches a certain amount. Unfortunately, many business owners don’t know that computer & network security are as important to the survival of their business as physical security. Many businesses see more money pass through their networks than through their cash registers. Online banking logins, wire transfer instructions, credit card transactions and ACH transactions all flow through a typical business network. Unfortunately, hackers and cyberthieves target all of these types of

Network Security Involves More Than Just Protection From a Cyber Attack

Most businesses know the importance of network security. Protecting the company’s data from a cyber attack or malware is a priority. However, a recent case in Indiana demonstrates that security also means protecting data from internal error. A minor programming glitch at the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) led to the exposure of more than 185,000 client records, including confidential health care data protected under HIPAA. The Problem FSSA officials acknowledged this month that the HIPAA breach had taken place, assigning accountability to the organization’s technology contractor. They assert that a programming error was made in its document management

Network Security: How Google Can Help Defend Against Sony-Style Hacking

You’re probably quite familiar by now how hackers, most likely from North Korea, broke into Sony’s network to steal confidential information, disrupt service, and cause general mayhem. You’re resigned to something like that happening to your business someday, thinking true security isn’t possible against determined criminals. Actually, there is something you can do and Google can help. Your first line of defense against any such intrusions consists of the hardware and software that you use to run your business. So before you buy any new devices or applications, take the time to research how adequate their built-in security features are.

Network Security: A Few Tips

If you maintain a network, then you understand the importance of network security. A company’s most sensitive data is stored on the network, and any loss of continuity in the operation of the network can lead to disaster. Here are a few tips on keeping a network not only up and running, but also safe from the bad guys. Create a network security policy Create a policy that contains all of your expectations and actions concerning the security of your network. It should include how important the security of your network is, and for what reason, as well as any current

Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems

NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems are data storage devices that provide local area network nodes that allow users in a network to share the use of the storage. Each NAS has its own IP address and is therefore fully addressable. As such, these systems form the core of in-house clouds. However, most users of NAS systems link to off-site cloud server systems. NAS systems are ideal for system backup, archiving and disaster recovery. Many of these NAS drives have large data storage capacity in themselves on-site. Many models use hot-swappable hard drives which can be added to the system indefinitely and are

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Network Security is More than Just Software

Network Security is Crucial for Small Businesses

Network Security Involves More Than Just Protection From a Cyber Attack

Network Security: How Google Can Help Defend Against Sony-Style Hacking

Network Security: A Few Tips

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Network Security is More than Just Software

Network Security is Crucial for Small Businesses

Network Security Involves More Than Just Protection From a Cyber Attack

Network Security: How Google Can Help Defend Against Sony-Style Hacking

Network Security: A Few Tips

Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems

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Recent Posts

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If people like you, they'll listen to you, but if they trust you, they'll do business with you

– Zig Ziglar

We don’t take compliance lightly to earn your business. Our auditors declare compliance, not ourselves. Global IP Networks is audited and declared to meet or exceed SSAE 16 SOC-2 Type II, PCI and HIPAA standards by third party firms.

How can we help you?