Your Protection

It is vitally important that your IT systems are fully protected against computer viruses, spyware, malware and hackers if you are to avoid damaged systems, data loss, SPAM attacks and security breaches.

It is not difficult to protect your individual or networked computers from all of the threats that could seriously damage or at least inconvenience your operational workflow. Installation of suitable software along with some operational discipline and procedures will ensure that you experience the minimum of disruption.

Nettix recommends McAfee software together with any necessary additional protective measures to help protect your systems. We will install, configure and administer your IT protection as well as advising about simple preventive measures and procedures for administrators and staff.

The Threats

The vast majority of computer infections are nowadays passed over the Internet. A broadband Internet connection invariably offers you a constant connection to the Web which is extremely convenient for your outbound needs such as sending email, inter-office communication, etc. The problem arises with your inbound material whether that be email, visited web sites or intruders connecting to you network.

Of course, you do need to be able to receive email, visit web sites and allow authorised external access to your network, but you also need to keep out or deal safely with unwanted items.

Email is by far the most effective way for people to spread viruses and malware - most computer infections are caused by opening infected email or clicking on links within emails. It is virtually impossible to prevent every bad email from reaching your system, but a combination of preventive software and education of operators can virtually eliminate this threat. Nettix can show you how.

An effectively configured firewall, either harware or software, can restrict access to your system from the Internet so that you are in control of inbound traffic. Nettix can advise you about the best firewall solution for your company and install and configure it for you.

Setting some easy-to-follow rules and procedures in your office will greatly decrease the risk of your system becoming infected. Nettix can help you to introduce office computer discipline to improve staff knowledge and awareness of the threats to their computers.

What To Do?

If you are worried about the level of protection you have against threats to your IT structure, call or email us today for a free consultation.
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