Effective security is achieved through a combination of operating system features, third-party software and in some situations, hardware devices. A majority of these security mechanisms are discussed in other areas of our website. This section will focus on server security.

Aside from hardware and software security, it is also important to limit physical access to a system server and enforce a company policy that requires documentation of changes made on a server. This assists in regular server maintenance and troubleshooting problems possibly created due to system changes. Keeping the actual server secure is more important than most would think. For example, if someone intending to do damage is able to gain physical access to a server, they would be able to easily steal user information, deploy harmful software on the network, steal company data, and ultimately cripple the entire network or cause catastrophic damage.

Another important security measure is to maintain automatic updates. Updates are necessary for any type of computer, but failing to keep a central server up to date can have adverse effects on the entire system resulting in downtime. A centrally managed virus protection program and regular security audits will also help you maintain server health and security.

We can help you address system security issues including:

• Group and user policies
• Content and spam filtering
• Firewalls and intrusion detection
• Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Anti-Adware protection solutions