Network Security
The security of computer networks and the computers attached to them has
emerged as one of the most important issues for enterprises of all sizes and
types. Network-based security violations, denial of service attacks and the like
are costing organizations tens of millions of dollars annually. While security
defenses are becoming more effective, so are the threats. The complexity of
today’s networking and related products present challenges to technical
staff attempting to configure systems and networks to use the strongest security
measures appropriate.
The 5 W's of Network Security:
 | Who would want to break into my Network? Your Competitors,
dishonest or disgruntled ex-employees or just hackers. |
| What could they take from my Network? Customer lists,
Business plans, new product marketing plans, confidential customer data,
credit card numbers, passwords to other computers etc. |
| Why would anyone want to hack into my Network? Most
hacking is done for Industrial espionage, financial gain, revenge or
publicity. |
| Where will the attack come from? From many sources-all
computers on the Internet are less than 2 seconds away. |
| When should I implement a Network Security Program? Before
your network is compromised! |
Key Benefits
A network security policy does not dictate how a business
runs. Rather, the business needs dictate the security policy. The policy does
not dictate the exact equipment or configuration to be used; instead it provides
guidance to the administrator. Once
a security policy is implemented the company will see a number of benefits
including:
| A framework from which all security efforts are built |
| Lessened uncertainty about whether an action is permissible |
| A basis for punitive action to be taken in case of policy
violations |
| A comprehensive system for auditing security efforts |
Capabilities
American Professional Services, Inc. integrates many security
technologies, providing them in purpose-built, hardware-based devices
optimized to the security tasks they perform. Key technologies include:
- Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
- VPN solutions offer resilient, secure connectivity between
headquarters locations and remote offices, mobile workers as well as
business partners, in lieu of frame-relay or private lines.
- Denial of Service Protection
- In order to mitigate the affect of brute force and other
network-based attacks, APSI deploys high-performance products to
secure their customer’s infrastructures.
- Firewall
- APSI incorporates firewall solutions which provide robust network
access control and attack containment features that let customers
protect the perimeter and core network infrastructures.
- Intrusion Prevention
- APSI often implements intrusion prevention appliances that go
beyond traditional intrusion detection products by accurately
detecting network, application and hybrid attacks and offering
customers the ability to drop the attack to stop it from
compromising vital resources.
- Performance
- Leveraging purpose-built designs, APSI deploys security
products which are based on innovative hardware architectures that
integrate technologies to optimize security functionality and
performance. Similarly, the custom-designed policy strategy that
runs on the customers’ premises is optimized to carry out specific
security tasks, improving system performance and the accuracy by
which attacks can be prevented.
- Total Cost of Ownership
- The combination of APSI’s innovative engineering technology,
product knowledge, and security management provide customers a
unique solution that keeps capital investment and ongoing management
and maintenance costs low. Solutions are deployed which are applied
using a wide range of product platforms, allowing customers to
select the best devices to meet their application requirements.
Finally, APSI’s security management capabilities reduce device
administration as well as the labor costs associated with responding
to new threats and attacks.
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