Firewalls - Protect your business

Firewalls are essential for any network connected to the Internet. Attacks from the Internet have dramatically increased in sophistication and frequency and are affecting all types of networks.

Most of the more common attacks occurring today use automated systems, roaming the Internet looking for vulnerable networks. It’s only a matter of time before any poorly protected system is hit, costing time, money and possibly lost data.

Our Approach
As a part of your security solution, we carry out assessments to see how vulnerable your networks are, and work with you to maximise your network security by installing an appropriately configured firewall to reduce the possibility of attacks.

Benefit
We provide a number of products and services aimed at reducing these risks, including sophisticated anti-virus and intrusion detection systems, content scanners, strong authentication products and encryption devices - and we can encrypt data on laptops, handhelds and PDAs to protect the information on the device in the event of theft.

Secure VPN Connections

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows two or more private networks (or computers) to connect securely over the Internet. This brings greater freedom and flexibility, enabling branch offices, home users and users on the move to safely connect to their company’s network, giving them the ability to update files, send and receive emails and print, as well as providing generous cost savings to the company.

Our Approach
By employing stronger authentication mechanisms such as IPSec, SSL and 2 factor authentication we ensure that your networks are more secure at routing your company’s data over traditional methods. Additionally we can configure your infrastructure to only allow your people to have the right level of access to your systems and data.

Benefit
Who would benefit from a VPN?

Branch/Home Office Network
Head Offices would benefit from having their branch offices or home users connect to their server via a VPN connection to give up-to-date information and the ability to use all corporate applications. A pc or laptop and the phone line is all that is needed.

Business with two or more sites
Can safely link-up the two office networks together, enabling all users to share information, working as if they were all part of one local network. The cost to connect remote offices with a VPN is the same, regardless of the distance.

Business Workers on the Move
Employees and employers alike would be able to keep in touch with Head Office for shared up-to-date information. They can connect from anywhere, at any time.

If you would like to find out how Sedcom can help you secure your IT, please call us on 0845 6182772