Information Security
Almost every organization depends in some way on technology to help meet its goals. Individuals and businesses use workstations, laptops and PDA's to store and process data. Instant messaging, email and cell phones are used for communications. Web sites are used for advertising and processing sales. The problem is that each one of these technological tools comes with its own set of security issues, each of which can make your organization vulnerable to attack or misuse. That is where we come in.
The trained staff at Southwest Digital Laboratory can analyze your technology infrastructure and assess your information security needs. We can then help you develop a plan that can address the combination of business goals and information security issues that is unique to your organization. The solutions we propose focus on achieving a cost-effective combination of policy, procedure and technology with the goal of reducing your risk of an information security incident to an acceptable level. So whether you want to setup secure remote access for your employees, develop an information security training program, or perform a complete policy review, we are trusted technology partner you can count on for your information security needs.
We Can Help With The Big 3
The Big 3 of information security are the three things that must me done to EVERY computer to keep it safe. First is using an anti-virus program to protect against malicious code, and making sure you keep the virus definitions up to date. Second, you need to use a firewall, preferably a combination of hardware and software, to protect you computers from unauthorized access via the internet or other connection. And finally, you need to keep all your software up-to-date by applying the patches that software makers release periodically. This last step is important for your other equipment (routers, PDA's, switches, etc) as well. Call us here at Southwest Digital Laboratory and we can help you put together a Big 3 Action Plan that will help protect your valuable computing resources. You can reach our El Paso office at 915-544-2034.
Incident Response
If you suspect an information security breach has occurred you need to respond quickly and correctly. The infosec team from Southwest Digital Laboratory can help you determine the nature and severity of the breach, identify and mitigate the damage, and develop strategies to prevent it from happening again. If you are in the El Paso region our information security team can respond quickly, often same day!
Information Worker Training
One of the most effective things you can do to protect your data and computing resources from attack is to train your staff. An effective information security training program will make sure everybody is aware of how to avoid the various cyber-threats facing your organization. From proper email etiquette and usage to tips on password selection and management, we can teach your staff to be an effective part of your computer security efforts. We conduct regular computer security training sessions in the El Paso area and throughout the Southwest, so call today for more information.
Policy and Procedure
When you start providing email addresses and internet access to your employees it is crucial that you set limits on when and how these tools are to be used. These limits are to protect the company and employees from the results of irresponsible conduct and misuse of resources. A well designed set of acceptable use policies and 'how to' procedures will provide guidelines for legal and effective use of your internet resources. Call Southwest Digital Laboratory to start your information security policy and procedure review today. 915-544-2034.
