Security

Security

With a whole host of different viruses spreading across the world making the headlines and affecting some of the largest companies, and "hackers" breaking into famous computers - once thought secure, the Internet can sometimes be a hostile place.

There are many technologies available to ensure that you only let authorised users into your system to help maintain the integrity of the data. Firewalls can filter unwanted communications at source, stopping "Hackers" in their tracks. Virus scanners can seek out and destroy the unwanted applications that roam your network.

However, your systems are only as secure as you make them. Virus checkers that are not updated and badly configured firewalls can be more of a liability than a protection. That is why we suggest that any business serious about protecting themselves should talk to us about the best method to protect their data. Whether you have a single computer attached to a modem, you exchange discs with other companies or you have your own multi-user network to protect, we can show you the steps to take.

Disaster Prevention & Recovery

Since the attacks on the World Trade Centre, there has been much in the media with regards to disaster planning. Data held by organisations is what enables a business to function. Imagine loosing all your customer records, invoices etc. as a result of fire or flooding for example. Complete loss of data can and has led to firms going out of business.

At N E Solutions we can help you safeguard your data by talking you through the options available to you for if the worst should happen.

The technology now exists to build "incorruptible" disc storage. Our RAID arrays can be configured using a number of disc drives so that if one drive physically stops spinning and, for whatever reason can not be reinitialised, no damage occurs to your data files. A replacement drive can then be installed and the system rebuilds itself with the minimum of downtime.

Tape and DAT backups can be used to ensure that even if several drives fail together, your data is saved onto portable tape which can be used to rebuild the network. Arranged properly, tape and DAT backups can ensure that data-loss is kept to a minimum.

Preventative systems may seem like a waste of time as you are only protecting yourself from the worst case scenario, but is it not better to know that you are protected than to be picking up the pieces of damaged computer data? Get in touch with us and we can discuss how we can help you secure your business.

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