Data & Physical   Security

1. Data Security Using Firewall

A firewall is a security device that can be a software program or a dedicated network appliance. The main purpose of a firewall is to separate a secure area from a less secure area and to control communications between the two. Firewalls can perform a variety of other functions, but are chiefly responsible for controlling inbound and outbound communications on anything from a single machine to an entire network.

Staying One Step Ahead to protect your data

With the accelerating number of applications allowed in from the Internet and the higher frequency and sophistication of network attacks, it’s increasingly important that you stay one step ahead.

You can no longer just rely on solutions that merely react to new threats. Your solution must proactively manage application usage, protect your network Based on newly found vulnerabilities and at times, even offer attack coverage before they run rampant.

To ensure a predictable quality of service for business-critical applications, your security policies must prioritize traffic by both application and user identity.

To secure your network from new viruses and attacks, your security solution must offer multiple attack detection methods and an efficient way to Use the various capabilities.

To stay one step ahead of these attacks, you need a solution that can adapt to ever-changing security threats and allow you to do so with minimal effort.

Physical Security

Physical Security addresses actions you can take to protect buildings, property and assets against intruders. When designing a physical security program, the three levels you need to protect are your outer perimeter, your inner perimeter and you’re interior. If you can implement two or three forms of security at each level, then you will more than likely have an effective physical security system.

The outer perimeter of your property is defined by your actual property lines. In securing the outer perimeter, your goal is to control who can walk or drive onto your property.

This sense of control can be denied by limiting and clearly marking the approaches to buildings and properties, thereby channeling visitors into a defined area.

Natural Access Control is the use of building and landscaping features to guide people as they enter and exit a space. When applying Natural Access Control, both entrances and exits should be taken into consideration. Not only do you want to discourage intruders, but you also want to close of any potential escape routes.

The purpose of Territorial Reinforcement is to prevent unauthorized entry and to create a clear distinction between public and private property.

This distinction is important for two reasons: legitimate occupants have a sense of ownership and will notice people who don’t belong; intruders, on the other hand, will have a hard time blending in.

Your inner perimeter consists of the doors, windows and walls of your building(s). Protecting your inner perimeter is usually accomplished with locks, keys and alarm systems. The purpose of locks and keys is to keep intruders out. An electronic access control system is also a useful tool to control the flow of traffic into your inner perimeter.

Finally, the alarm system warns you when the perimeter is breached. When designing any perimeter security system, be careful not to lose control of your keys. If an unauthorized person can make copies of your keys without your knowledge, then you have a serious security weakness.
Interior security is your final level of security and consists of the interior of your building(s).

Security cameras are an effective tool for monitoring the interior of your business as well as recording evidence of crimes for later investigation. You can protect your interior with motion detectors that will sense the presence of intruders, security guards and volunteer floor marshalls. Electronic access control systems can also be employed to control the flow of traffic within your facility and prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to protected areas.