Security & protection
Letting intelligent networks take the strain
Complying and showing that you comply by having installed all
the necessary security systems and working within international
laws and regulations is a must in today's business environment.
More and more regulations like the Data Protection Act, the
Tunrbull Report the Payment Card Data Security Standard and
Sarbanes Oxley are moving data protection up the business agenda -
not to mention the numerous cases of security breaches and lost
customer data that have hit the headlines of late. Customers,
suppliers, employees and legislators need to know that all your
business transactions with them are open, traceable and can be
audited. That way everyone knows where they stand and customers
will be more inclined to do business with you. They know they can
rely on you to protect their privacy and the information you
hold.
Most companies now enforce adherence to security procedures as a
pre-condition for any commercial transactions, alliances and / or
partnerships. Your customers and suppliers need to know you respect
and adhere to their security processes. Companies will only
give access to their applications and databases to trusted third
parties able to demonstrate they conform to security best
practices.
Intelligent networks
Intelligent networks solve many of these problems for you.
Sophisticated management reporting systems break down usage and
billing patterns, monitor revenue assurance and quickly
authenticate or deny users access. Phone numbers, devices and
websites can be blocked; abuse checked and controlled with personal
calls billed back to individuals. It’s possible to remotely wipe
data
from lost devices. Automatic messages remind staff to change
PINs or passwords. Virus protection and anti-spam measures should
also be part of network security. Today’s networks give you and
your employees choices. They give you the tools to create a
more productive workforce.
For example, we can ensure that security concerns are built into
the heart of the network from the LAN Foundation upwards to
access control. Business critical information can be protected
while continuing to allow use of the Internet for mobility and
flexible access. Network security must be pervasive and integrated
into the fabric of the network infrastructure itself. The network
becomes the main point of control for preventing and responding to
security threats, helping to ensure information privacy, protect
against threats, and control access to corporate resources. To find
out more, have a look at the security options that we can provide
with our LAN Solutions.
Managed services
Most companies operate in very competitive sectors in which
fast, accurate, effective responses to market demand affect
success. Equally fast and flexible, state-of-the-art communications
systems support your business need for quick reactions. Now all the
power and sophistication of cutting edge technologies and solutions
are available to every company regardless of size, reach or
specialisation. Outsourcing communications systems to a trusted
third party eliminates costly infrastructure spend and reduces
operating budgets. It’s possible to create a closer alliance or
partnership and to use your provider’s
resident expertise to ensure your communications systems evolve
and grow with your business.
Opting for a managed services package keeps your systems
up-to-date and working to guaranteed performance agreements. It
frees up your staff giving them more time to concentrate on core
competencies; to create and develop the innovative new solutions,
services and products which keep your business competitive.
Protecting data / systems
Protecting all information, be it your own, that of employees,
suppliers or customers is a commercial requirement which applies
equally to data centres and networks as to your applications,
systems and procedures. Transactions are expected to be open and
transparent, comply with best practice and be traceable with clear
audit trails. Working with and implementing open standards helps
promote transparency. State-of-the-art communications systems now
include a wide range of security solutions, procedures and audit
trails which make compliance routine and automatic.
Firewalls; encryption; authentication; open and transparent
operations; remote back-up and disaster recovery plans are just
some of the mechanisms you need to do business.
Solutions for security and protection
We can also help with your other needs; to find out more, please
contact us.