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====== Security Applications ====== | ====== Security Applications ====== | ||
- | Cybersecurity, | + | Cybersecurity, |
Regardless of the solution chosen, there are basic principles for the administration, | Regardless of the solution chosen, there are basic principles for the administration, | ||
- | * limit physical access to the equipment such as the modem, router, firewall by installing them in a closed, locked space with good airflow and assured power source | + | * limit physical access to the equipment such as the modem, router |
* ensure that all computer, network, security and virus protection software are kept up to date | * ensure that all computer, network, security and virus protection software are kept up to date | ||
* change all the admin names and passwords that come standard with all the equipment - modem, firewall, router, WIFI and change them at least annually | * change all the admin names and passwords that come standard with all the equipment - modem, firewall, router, WIFI and change them at least annually | ||
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* set up a number of “guest” network segments (VLAN' | * set up a number of “guest” network segments (VLAN' | ||
- | Network and computer security systems are in a period of rapid change, with the new buzz word being Cybersecurity. Even the Canadian government has adopted the title for their security services in the digital age. Cybersecurity refers to the design and protection of internet-connected systems from attack, damage or unauthorized access and covers hardware, software and critical data. | + | Network and computer security systems are in a period of rapid change, with the new buzz word being cybersecurity. Even the Canadian government has adopted the title for their security services in the digital age. Cybersecurity refers to the design and protection of internet-connected systems from attack, damage or unauthorized access and covers hardware, software and critical data. |
- | Within a very short period of time, the products being offered by network and IT dealers and consulting companies have started to transition to a converged software protection system from single functions such as firewalls protecting the entry perimeter to your own network, or anti-virus software protecting the devices attached to the network. Cybersecurity products are updated constantly with many thousands of fixes per month and are delivered with a hybrid onsite and Internet- based set of tools offered on a subscription contract. | + | Within a very short period of time, the products being offered by network and IT dealers and consulting companies have started to transition to a converged software protection system from single functions such as firewalls protecting the entry perimeter to your own network, or anti-virus software protecting the devices attached to the network. Cybersecurity products are updated constantly with many thousands of fixes per month and are delivered with a hybrid onsite and internet-based set of tools offered on a subscription contract. |
- | The products listed below are well-rounded, | + | The products listed below are well-rounded, |
* [[https:// | * [[https:// |