Internet Security
Protect against Internet security threats
Internet security issues continue to place tremendous pressure on company network administrators to ensure ongoing safeguarding of the company information.
As far back as 2005 the Carnegie Melon University CERT centre logged more than 2700 computer and Internet security vulnerabilities. It does seem that users can no longer access the online environment without somehow compromising the company network, mostly without their knowledge. The only thing stands between complete company network failure because of online, virus, and email attacks is an adequate firewall system.
WDGuard as available from Wireless Dimensions is one of the most advanced solutions against Internet security vulnerabilities. The system allows for complete bandwidth management, blocking of compromising sites, protection against spoofing, safeguarding against DDoS attacks and the latest viruses. The DHCP Server and the Dynamic DNS functionality are two of the technologies deployed to help protect company networks. The ability to set firewall and routing rules is another brick in the wall against outside attacks and internal threats.
Social networking sites often contain malicious malware which can pose a serious threat to the company network and as such many employers already block access to specific social media networking sites through the use of WDGuard.
It is not only online browsing that can compromise the computer network, but also incoming mail. Having an email and general anti-virus software package is no longer enough. There are so many ways that viruses can slip through the software detectors that the only viable solution is that of a dedicated Linux email server that can block any attempts successfully.
Companies cannot compromise on their Internet security. Emails are the top vehicles used by virus writers to distribute devastating viruses such as Melissa. Since emails are also now used to gain access to confidential company information, it is vital to obtain the WDGuard and Linux server based solution to protect against the external threats.
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