Close the door on unwanted intruders

Cheap and continuous access to the internet has created unprecedented opportunities for businesses in terms of buying and selling goods and services and sharing information. The downside is that it has also provided unscrupulous people with a whole new way to commit crime.

Hackers and fraudsters are increasingly using internet connections as gateways into other people’s computers in order to steal data and wreak havoc. They do this by hiding malicious code – known as malware – in apparently innocent web sites and unsolicited e-mails.

In the first six months of 2008, Microsoft was alerted to two million separate malware files. These ranged from viruses that distribute destructive code, such as worms and Trojans, to programs designed to capture sensitive data and relay it to another source, such as spyware and phishing e-mails.

Although these programs are constantly changing and evolving, there are two things that they all have in common – they spread rapidly and are extremely hard to get rid of. What’s more, you probably won’t know your system is infected until it is too late.

To avoid the time and costs associated with removing malicious code, you need to be vigilant and make sure that all your computers are adequately protected.

We can assess your existing security measures and provide the most suitable software and hardware for your circumstances, which we will continually review and update as part of the deal. Our recommendations are likely to include a powerful firewall, which acts as an invisible door to block unwanted intrusions, and up-to-the-minute anti-virus software to combat potentially harmful programs being unwittingly downloaded onto your machines via e-mail and the web.

To find out more about how we can protect your network from attack, now and in the future, call us.