SECURITY

The internet and the internetworking of computers and corporate networks has opened boundless avenues for new forms of conducting business and trade. It has also provided the ability to communicate more effectively and allow employees the ability to connect anywhere and anytime.

A company’s network is like any other corporate asset. It has value, it is directly related to the success and revenue of the company, and, as such, it must be protected. One of the primary concerns of network administrators is the security of the network. Security attacks can range from malicious attacks to thefts of corporate information to simple misuse of company resources. Estimated losses attributed directly to network intrusions totaled more than $20 billion dollars in 2002 alone. According to the FBI, the number of network attacks doubled from 2000 to 2001. Take into account, however, that less than half of the actual intrusions are reported.

Security must be an inherent part of every network design based on the principles of protecting from the outside (perimeter security) and controlling the inside (internal security). In other words, keep outsiders out and insiders honest.

Results believes that security must be a key component woven into any of our solutions. This includes securing LANs/WANs from external or internal attacks that can steal or destroy sensitive information, secured client-server systems that permit authorized access to the network and controls access to information needed for the user to perform their job. Securing a company’s LAN/WAN and client-server networks are critical to assist a client in achieving that balance between an efficient network and a secure network.

It also demands securing any data storage solution to protect irreplaceable data or ensuring a telephony solution safeguards privileged communications from eavesdropping. With asset disposition, Results will ensure that data is wiped from hard drives to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.