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01.27.10 Physical Security Vs Network Security  By
Rodney Sellers When most people think about security, they think about physical security. Is our build secure? Are our server in a secure location? Is our build monitored to ensure no one can break in? These are the most common questions asked by a company when thinking about security. Very few companies that I know of think about the network security or the security of their data. Most companies never think about that. They either hire an IT manager or outsource their IT work and think it's taken care of. Most good IT managers will try to make sure the network and data is secure, but not all. Also, if you outsource your IT work, what do you do if the worst does happen? It may be hours, if not days before the issue is resolved. Network security isn't just the responsibility of your IT team, it is the responsibility of the company. If your building has a card scanner to get in, you wouldn't let some people into the building without scanning their badge. So why would you let some people in your company get around security policies your company has in place? It is far better for someone to be able to walk into your building than it is to let someone into your network. Your network is the heart of most companies. It is it compromised the consequences can be catastrophic. Every other day you hear about networks being compromised and the damage to the company. Everything from the companies proprietary information, to their customer data can be stolen. The lawsuits that can result from such a breach can be a public relations nightmare, and in a worse case scenario, can bankrupt the company. The best practice to get into is to make sure your employees are trained in the proper way to secure data. Make sure they use secure passwords - don't let them install questionable software, don't let them bypass security policies, and make sure everyone from the mail room clerk to the CEO follows them. Also, encrypt all sensitive data so that even if someone does get into your network or steals a laptop, your data is still secure. In the end, it only takes one person to compromise the entire system, and a team to resecure it. About the Author: Rodney Is A Staff Writter for iEntry. |
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