Network intrusions happen every day to businesses of all sizes. Unfortunately, many businesses in Dallas are at risk due to heavy reliance on older, outdated network intrusion prevention systems.
Just as technology is continually evolving to address higher levels of sophistication, so do the techniques, malware, and options available to hackers. Businesses using a variety of devices, systems, software, apps and options in connecting to the internet are at an increased risk of network intrusion, allowing hackers into the system to spend time in collecting sensitive data.
While it is possible to limit the number and types of devices to connect through your and to have a firewall on the network, there is a full range of network intrusion prevention to be deployed to further protect your system.
Hire Professionals
Perhaps the best possible form of network intrusion prevention is to hire a professionally managed IT service with a specialization in security. This will ensure the latest in protective and preventative measures are in place across your system.
They will also have the ability to continually update security and to act immediately to address known vulnerabilities as they are detected.
Train Staff
In addition to installing an IPS or intrusion prevention system on the network, it will also be essential to train staff on the safe use of the internet and devices. Most network intrusions are a result of less sophisticated phishing and spear phishing attacks and not a highly organized hack from outside of the network.
Working with the Dallas staff on an ongoing basis about correct email procedures, avoiding opening links provided in emails or in accessing specific sites will all help to reduce the risk.
Addressing concerns with personal devices used as endpoints in a system also needs to be a focus of training. Personal devices often are not current on security and pose a significant risk of network penetration through apps, software, and open networks.
