Security

As corporations continually expand their mission-critical networks, security technologies are becoming increasingly vital in preventing corruption and intrusion, and eliminating network security vulnerabilities. Without precautions, corporations could experience major security breaches, resulting in serious damages or loss. Our security services benefit not only large enterprises but also smaller businesses that may not have the ability to hire full time security experts that would be required to meet today's security challenges. Additionally, new legislation has created mandates for conformity to stricter security levels such as HIPAA requirements for health and government agencies. Gray Matter Computing understands security is more of a process that a specific technology.

Wireless Security

Wireless networking has become one of the more popular technologies to be employed within the network. Unfortunately, in the haste to get to market, wireless equipment vendors have often chosen features and cost cutting over security considerations. This has left many businesses with insecure wireless networks that are vulnerable to anyone within range. Simply layering on technologies, like a VPN, onto a wireless network does not provide complete security. Gray Matter Computing has many options for your business to lock down and take control of your wireless solutions. Whether your company has multiple access points or you are using site-to-site wireless transmitters we have the solution for you.

Firewall

Firewalls, the first line of defense in many networks, have evolved as new demands are placed on perimeter security. As IT systems become more complex many companies are employing firewalls to protect internal resources as well. Our engineers and sales staff can walk you through the various technologies out there to arrive at a solution that's right for your business's needs. Gray Matter Computing can provide:

• Load balanced firewalls
• Security Policies
• Rule set configurations
• Firewall upgrades
• Content filtering
• Proxy configurations
• Authentication/Authorization solutions

VPN

Virtual Private Networks have been saving companies for years by connecting remote offices and users virtually anywhere on the Internet. Up front expense isn't the only consideration as many companies are discovering that a cheap yet difficult to administer VPN can cost much more in the long term. If the wrong VPN technology is deployed, an IT department can find frustrated users unwilling to use it. With years of experience installing VPN's into various environments, our engineers understand what works and what doesn't. Different networks, applications, and intended uses will dictate much different technologies. You can rest assured that partnering with Gray Matter Computing for your VPN will result in the best technology for your needs and budget.

Security Auditing

The first step in maintaining a high level of network security is establishing a security policy that defines the security goals of the enterprise. Gray Matter Computing offers comprehensive IT network and system security auditing to ensure that the security policy is being enforced appropriately and that no irregularities have developed as the network has evolved. In addition to adherence to the security policy, security assessments give you a snapshot of your current infrastructure including strengths, weaknesses, and most important of all, recommendations to secure your network. The results of the audits are documented can be used to modify the security policy and the technology implementation as needed. Since all technology environments are constantly changing, Gray Matter Computing also offers additional regular follow-up security checkups to identify new vulnerabilities and verify security.

Antivirus

Computer Viruses have evolved over the years to become a major threat to mission critical data and system availability. Anti-virus solutions are absolutely necessary on many levels within the IT infrastructure. Viruses can attack workstations, servers, storage systems, databases, email, web sites, and more. Your entire infrastructure should be analyzed for risk to viruses and applicable anti-virus software. It has been pointed out that all anti-virus solutions have a small window of vulnerability (when the virus is unleashed to the public before the new patterns are released that find and kill it). This is true however, the alternative, that is no protection at all places your company at risk to not only lost data or productivity but also legal complications and lost business if you pass on a virus to your customers or partners. Engineers can help you choose the best anti-virus solution and configure your environment to automatically maintain updated software thus minimizing your risk to exposure.

Intrusion Detection Systems or (IDS)

Intrusion Detection Systems share many similarities with Anti-virus software. Both solutions analyze data for patterns whether it be code or network activity. Intrusion Detection Systems have come a long way since introduction to the industry but many still contain a high level of false positives that is false alarms for network activity that does not represent an intrusion. To find the best possible IDS solutions our engineers have worked closely with vendors to understand their offerings. Additionally, IDS solutions work in concert with Firewalls, authentication, and other network services. Gray Matter Computing can recommend and implement IDS that meets your needs as well as works with your current security and network infrastructure.