Networks are as common as the coffee pot in your office,
though not always as reliable...or secure

NetCetera Solutions provides a full range of network services including installation, troubleshooting and the procurement and installation of network devices such as switches, print servers, network attached printers and Firewalls.

Security audits are a specialty, including wireless network scanning. Wireless networks make a lot sense, but you do need to be very careful with security. If not properly implemented and maintained, the wireless Access Point (AP) can open your entire network to the outside world. This access opens your organization or home, to some very serious vulnerabilities.

These vulnerabilities include:

Un-authorized access to the files and computers on your internal network. This access includes the ability for outside persons to copy, modify or even delete private files.
The unauthoried use of your broadband (Internet) connection to launch attacks against other computers that will trace back to your connection...

Your wired Firewall and other security measures are rendered completly useless with the addition of an improperly configured wireless component.

High speed Broadband Internet connections, such as Cable and DSL connections, are rapidly moving into even the smallest of businesses. This "Always On" high speed Internet access is a valuable business tool to improve communication, reduce costs and increase market visibility.

This connectivity allows cooperation never before seen, but is not without risks. Your Company data, as well as the integrity of your systems and internal network need to be protected. Computer viruses, trojan horses and Denial of Service Attacks (DoS) can cripple a small organization just as easily and as badly as a large one. While large companies use large budgets and staffs to protect the integrity of their systems, a smaller company has fewer resources available.

With the proper steps even the smallest of companies can protect their compute assets while still benefiting from the many advantages of high speed Internet connections.

Additional capabilities that are available include:

Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, allows branch offices, or employees working from home or on the road, to transparently connect to one another in a secure fashion
Content filtering, controlling the type of content accessed by company personnel
and,
Anti-Virus policy enforcement, not allowing a PC to access the Internet unless its virus signature file is up to date, with the firewall being notified of new viruses and fixes. Centralized virus reporting and managament is also included.

To learn more about the threats associated with Broadband-Always On Internet Connections you can view the following item, supplied by SonicWall Inc. the Firewall Appliance vendor that we recommend and sell. The following link appears in its own new window.

Internet Security Issues and Solutions for Small Business and Education
(17 page White Paper)

NOTE: The Adobe Acrobat Plug-in is required to view the white paper.