Virus Protection

Not a month seems to go by without news that a new computer virus is spreading across the world. With increased Internet usage, by the time you’re aware there is a problem it may well be too late.

What you may be surprised to learn is that these events are often reported weeks after the virus was first detected and signature files protecting against it released on the Internet. It can be a time consuming and complicated process keeping up to date with new viruses and the protection against them.

In the modern, Internet orientated world, it’s an essential task no business can afford to neglect. If you walk into any software outlet you'll be overwhelmed by the choices available for tackling the virus problem but they are not all the same. The speed the manufacturer releases new virus updates and signature files is crucial. So to is the speed at which they are deployed across your network. This needs to be measured in hours not days. Let us keep apace of developments on your behalf and help provide you with the best protection available, leaving you free to concentrate of what matters your business!

The Internal Threat

The stereotypical view of the Hacker is a computer geek sitting in a darkened room full of high tech equipment trying to break into your network. However, this is only half the story. The hacker could just as easily be a member of your sales team on a quiet Friday afternoon, trying to access payroll records to see how much the MD earns.

Both have the same aim, unauthorised access to your company’s data. Do you know how many people have supervisory/administrative access rights to your network? Do they need it? With the proper security policies, it is possible for your administrators to perform their duties without access to sensitive data. We can review your security procedures and implement a secure, workable solution that neutralises the enemy within.

The External Threat

What do big banks and the FBI have in common? Is it that they are both massive organisations who both regard security as a priority? Perhaps. Or is it that they both have been victims of high profile hacker attacks?

In today’s modern business environment, it is essential to have Internet connectivity. Unfortunately, a connection to the Internet is also a connection to thousands of hackers world-wide. No system is secure from this threat. By placing a firewall solution between your network and the Internet can reduce the risk. Foxfire has designed and implemented a suite of Firewall solutions, each of which can be tailored and configured to meet the requirements of your business.

Many businesses feel they are not at risk in this area. Did you know that in the time it takes to dial into your ISP and download your mail, a hacker could place a program on your system that will record all your customer and credit details? Or load a program that will give them unlimited access to your systems? It may not be possible to stop the determined hacker but why let the casual one in?