With access control to network resources (for example, file resources), everything is simple – there are users, there are resources, set access rights at the resource level and you’re done. But how to make sure that only those people whom you have permitted can access your corporate network?
Network admission control is the answer and a perfect tool that will help you secure your company’s data from hackers.
In this post, we are going to describe approaches that reduce the likelihood of connecting to organization resources from untrusted nodes.
Users must get access to resources only from domain computers (parts of computers) on which protection and control tools are installed. Unauthorized access to a company’s systems and infrastructure remains a fundamental issue in its daily operation.
Although with the advancement and incorporation of new technologies, companies have added new identity management and network admission control systems, both physical (biometrics, passwords, proximity cards, etc.) and digital (multiple authentication factors) to improve your safety, there is still a long way to go and improve on the matter.
Even though almost all security breaches in a network involve the compromise of user credentials, only a few companies implement double authentication systems for identity validation and use technology to reinforce the identity validation process for access to applications and resources.
In general, the network systems are very deficient and easy to violate. Passing important security measures when setting up a network and saying “nothing will happen” to get the job done can harm your business later on.
Small businesses, like any other business, need to make sure their networks are secure. After all, your customers trust you to keep their data safe.
The thing to remember is that your wireless network doesn’t just stay on your premises and spills out. Wireless technologies provide long-range connectivity that cannot be limited to the office; which means that an unsecured network can be accessed by anyone within range.
If you don’t take the necessary precautions, you could create serious security vulnerabilities. Passwords, financial records, customer information, and confidential data represent an unavoidable business opportunity for attackers.
However, any crime committed using your network can land you in court. However, you can avoid all these troubles with these precautions that conscious users will never ignore:
Use encryption
Probably the most important measure you can take to protect your network is to use encryption. Almost all wireless devices offer some form of encryption that makes your network information unreadable from the outside.
Don’t forget to use a firewall
Hardware firewalls are sold with solid factory settings that don’t require much adjustment, and they block suspicious activity.
Software firewalls, on the other hand, work on computers and laptops, preventing a foreign program from leaking stolen data to internet traffic.
Make sure to keep the software up-to-date so that your operating system’s firewall is adequate. In addition, many anti-virus software offers firewall services.
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