What is Network Security?

Network security works by combining multiple layers of defense both in the network and on the edge of the network. Each layer of network security implements a variety of controls and policies that protect your data.

This allows authorized users to gain access to the network resources, but block unauthorized users or malicious actors from threatening or exploiting the data.

Types of Network Security for Your Business

There are many types of network security out there to choose from. Before deciding on what type of network security suit your Pittsburgh business, it is important to understand your options. Common types of network security include:

• Firewalls. This is a barrier between your internal network and untrusted outside networks like the Internet. Using a defined set of rules,firewalls allow or block traffic and can be hardware, software, or both.
• Antimalware & Antivirus Software. Malware or malicious software includes Trojans, worms, spyware, viruses, and ransomware that can infect your network. These programs scan for malware upon entry and can continuously track files to anomalies, removing malware and fixing the damage.
• Access Control. This method is where you control what users and devices have access to your network to keep out potential attackers. This allows you to block or limit access to noncompliant endpoint devices and enforce your security policies.
• Email Security. Email is the number one threat for a security breach. Attackers can build phishing campaigns using personal information and social engineering tactics. These campaigns deceive recipients, leading them to sites with malware. With an email security application, you can block incoming attack and control outbound messages to prevent the loss of your data.
• Data Loss Prevention. Data loss prevention or DLP technologies can stop people in your company from forwarding, uploading, or printing sensitive information unsafely and sending it outside of the network.

Professional Cyber Security and Data Protection and Backup Services

CMIT Solutions of Pittsburgh South offers quality IT support in Pittsburgh to clients across all industries. With multi-layered cybersecurity protection to expert data protection and management, CMIT can give you peace of mind that your data is safe and in good hands when under our management. Contact CMIT Solutions today to learn more about our security services.