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Industry
Note
Measuring Security IT Success
In a time where budgets are constrained and Internet threats
are on the rise, it is important for organizations to invest
in network security applications that will not only provide
them with powerful functionality but also a rapid return on
investment.
In most organizations
IT success is generally calculated through effectiveness,
resource usage and most importantly how quickly the investment
can be returned. To correctly quantify the ROI of information
technology, organizations usually measure cost savings and
increased profits since the initial implementation. Additionally,
ROI can also be affected based on the overall impact the investment
has on employee productivity and overall work environment
of the company.
With regards to
security IT purchases, however, it is much more difficult
to calculate an accurate ROI. When it comes to securing a
corporate network, it is nearly impossible to assign a dollar
amount to the level of security necessary to keep organizations
safe from increasing Internet threats. Making incorrect decisions
in this area could lead to an exhaustion of resources or an
oversight in specific areas needing protection, potentially
resulting in debilitating and costly security breaches.
To avoid such
situations, it is essential that all organizations invest
in a solid infrastructure with flexibility and room for future
expansion. In addition, leveraging open source solutions consistently
deliver greater ROI, substantially increase security protection,
and deliver better flexibility. Such an investment will fundamentally
change how information is managed and present results in a
more quantifiable metric when presenting to them management.
Dave
Wreski, CEO Guardian Digital, Inc.
Guardian
Digital In the News
Processor.com
Interviews Guardian Digital CEO
Dave Wreski
Guardian
Digital CEO Dave Wreski recently shared his expertise with
Processor.com editor Douglas Schweitzer regarding the necessity
of network security planning.
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Full Article
Guardian
Digital Upgrades Secure Mail Suite
Guardian
Digital CEO, Dave Wreski sits down with E-Security Planet
reporter John Desmond to discuss the newest features and unique
Content and Policy Enforcement Engine found exclusively in
Guardian Digital Secure Mail Suite.
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Full Article
Growing
acceptance of Linux has dark side
There are still
few viruses aimed at Linux, says David Wreski, chief executive
officer of Guardian Digital Inc ., an Allendale, N.J., maker
of Internet and security applications for Linux, but there
have been Linux-specific viruses and worms and the threat
is growing.
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Full Article
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At
a Glance
Internet
Productivity Suite
 Guardian
Digital Internet Productivity Suite (IPS) is a comprehensive
Internet and security management system designed to deliver
increased user productivity and bulletproof network security.
Combining the best and most necessary applications from
Guardian Digital's award winning enterprise portfolio of
products, IPS delivers a cost-effective solution with features
including Internet services, a complete email system with
spam and virus protection, proxy caching, wireless integration
and secure VPN services.
Designed
specifically to enhance the performance of small business
networks, IPS creates an efficient and powerful Internet
presence while consistently protecting users form both internal
and external threats. Easy configuration and comprehensive
support services ensure secure and uninterrupted operation
ideal for constrained IT departments.
Engineered
to be secure, Internet Productivity Suite is a completely
integrated solution that provides the applications and security
features necessary to maintain an efficient and powerful
Internet presence while protecting internal users from the
increasing and persistent risk to operating on the Internet
today.
Read more about Internet
Productivity Suite
Guardian
Digital Mailbag
Q.
I am considering building a home network. Can you give
me some advice on how to make it secure?
A. Making a home network secure can
be a bit complicated. Here are some quick tips to help you
get started.
- Make
sure that each computer that will be on your network includes
updated virus protection.
- Use
a personal firewall to hinder unauthorized access and to
control the traffic coming into and leaving your PC.
- Use
complex passwords. When constructing your password be sure
to use a combination of case, characters, number and symbols
to make it as difficult as possible for intruders to guess
their way to accessing your network.
- In
an effort to avoid intrusions, shut off PCs and wireless
routers at night or whenever you will not be using your
network for a substantial period of time.
- If
children will be utilizing your home network, you should
set up a form of web content filtering protect them from
accidentally accessing inappropriate websites and content.
The
Behind the Shield editors encourage their readers to submit
questions. The most frequently asked questions will appear
in future issues. We look forward to answering all your inquiries!
Email us at info@guardiandigital.com
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Hints
& Tips from Experts
Security
Planning & Policy -- Guardian Digital is pleased
to provide Behind the Shield readers with informative expert
advice on what network security really means. Each month a
new topic of interest will be chosen to supply you with useful
tips and information not offered elsewhere. This month, we'll
have a brief discussion on the necessity of security planning
and establishing a security policy for your users.
Assessing
risk and making practical decisions before installing any
system is the best approach to security planning. You can
go a long way towards providing good security planning by
establishing a strong security policy. A security policy is
a written document that outlines exactly what is and is not
permitted behavior when using the system. Once written, it
should be reviewed and distributed to all users of the system.
As system capabilities evolve and Internet threats change,
this policy should be periodically updated and redistributed.
No system can be fully secure, but with due diligence and
attention to detail, many security threats can be avoided.
Partner
Profile
Symtrex, Inc.
Through
national and multi-national partners including Symtrex in
Toronto Canada, Guardian Digital is able to provide their
productivity and security solutions to customers worldwide.
Founded
in 1988, Symtrex Inc. is a leading provider of corporate security
solutions. Symtrex offers a wide array of security products
and services ranging from vulnerability assessment, firewall,
VPNs, secured email, secured web hosting, intrusion detection
systems and security architecture. It is the unique focused
approach of Symtrex that enables them to provide complete
solutions that are customized for each client, regardless
of size or operating systems.
Symtrex
partnered with Guardian Digital due to their focus on exceptional
security and ease of use. Utilizing the Guardian Digital product
family, Symtrex is able to provide secured web hosting and
email services to a number of our small and medium sized companies
at a fraction of the cost.
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With
the necessity of network security systems in the
corporate environment growing more apparent, companies
such as Aalborg Instruments in Orangeburg, NY
are turning to Guardian Digital to for solutions
to secure online operations. 
Guardian
Digital recently released the next generation Internet
Defense and Detection System (IDDS). Engineered with
the security expertise of Guardian Digital, IDDS is
the first fully open source all-in-one intrusion detection
and prevention system.