360º of Defense:


It’s Time to Turn the Tables on Network Threats


How to Create a Strategy to Protect Your Data


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OUR NETWORK is constantly under the threat of attack from viruses, spam, spyware, and malware. As these attacks continue to increase in sophistication


and frequency, it’s clear that organizations need stronger, more intelligent network security. No longer limited to the confines of the desktop PC, today’s threats have evolved to target everything from smartphones and Web applications to vast repositories of password-protected mission-critical information. As a result, IT professionals need agile, flexible security solutions, and strategies in the cloud and virtualized environments to defend their data, users, and networks.


Make Education a Priority


The first, and most important, line of defense is educating users about the dangers and tactics of cyber attacks. Far more serious than sluggish PC performance or annoying spam messages, these threats have real, and often costly, consequences. In the event of a breach, your organization could face expenses greater than lost productivity—including


regulatory fines, loss of business, and significant legal expenses. Moving beyond simple phishing emails, criminals are using elaborate social engineering strategies to research targets and pinpoint weak spots in security. Even the most robust defenses are useless if your users don’t understand the necessity for precautions and how to follow them.


Add Depth to Your Defense with Multiple Layers


To truly protect your organization, you need a multi-layered approach to network security. With the proliferation of mobile devices and increased access of mobile workers, it’s essential to develop a strategy to deal with devices outside the physical boundaries of your organization. In addition to new threats that are specifically targeting smartphones, the loss or theft of notebooks and portables is an enormous challenge that must be addressed. Organizations should have a way to disable mobile devices and sanitize data wherever the machine may be—regardless of whether it’s switched on or off.


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