Do you currently have an internet connection? If so then you better have a firewall device in place to protect your data and computers within your network. “Well, we have internet access, but what is a firewall?” A “firewall” protects a computer network from unauthorized access. Firewalls may be hardware devices, software programs, or a combination of the two. A firewall typically guards an internal network against malicious access from the outside; however, firewalls may also be configured to limit access to the outside from internal users.

94% of the respondents in a recent FBI survey reported computer virus incursions. 40% detected system penetrations from outside their networks. Computer viruses and hacking are on the rise. Threats include data loss caused by malicious intent, Internet-based worms, denial-of-service, virus attacks, security compromises by internal sources, and penetration attacks aimed at stealing or damaging valuable assets.

Managing and coordinating virus protection, detection and defense, along with the recovery of critical systems, requires an on-going effort that entails a variety of tools, procedures, and policies. NRI can assist you at any level in your efforts to protect your information systems, from security audits to creating comprehensive security strategies.

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