Network Design Implications In your small business having proper network architecture is imperative to the functionality and security of your business. Having unsecured wireless access points or having poorly implemented firewall and router solutions leave your business wide open for exploitation from outside sources. Data, is always the life blood of a business, without records, invoices, accounting information, client lists, etc. where would you be? We find that most small businesses have had little work done on their networks, and the last time somebody did work on it, was when it was installed. Technology changes rapidly, and having a network assessment done for security vulnerabilities should be at the top of every small business owners list of important things to do. After all, you lock your business at night, and keep valuables in the safe do you not? Having poorly designed network topology is the digital equivalent to locking the door, but leaving the window next to the door wide open. Not only can a properly designed network, provide better security, but it also provides, a faster more efficient system. Having the printers and scanners properly configured for central use and having data stored centrally for easy backing up of business critical information are huge time savers. We all know in business, time is money. We would be glad to come in, and give you a free assessment of your current environment. If there are things that not quite up to standards, have a discussion about designing a solution that will if possible build on your current configuration in such a way as to maximize efficiency of the old system, blend seamlessly with the new system, and minimize cost to you. Common Security Threats 1.) Outdated software 2.) Unsecured Wireless 3.) End user naivity 4.) Improper firewall setup 5.) Lack of anti-virus software 6.) Common Passwords 7.) Sharing Passwords 8.) Lack of file centralization Operating System Upgrades Data Backup Virtual Private Networking Malicious Software Removal Home Network Design Active Directory Small Business Networks Hardware Upgrades Computer Maintenance Custom Computers