Computer viruses and hacking are steadily increasing in volume and sophistication. Threats include data loss caused by malicious intent; Internet-based worm, denial-of-service, and virus attacks; security compromises by internal sources; and penetration attacks aimed at stealing or damaging valuable assets.

Managing and coordinating virus protection, detection and defense along with the recovery of critical systems requires an on-going effort that entails a variety of tools, procedures, and policies. Licht Data Communications can assist you at any level in your efforts to protect your information system, from security audits to creating a comprehensive security strategy. Licht Data Communications offers affordable hourly or contract service to help small businesses set up and maintain secure networks based on Microsoft Windows and Cisco technology.

Licht Data Communications's certified experts can help you:

• Perform comprehensive security audits
• Recover quickly from virus and worm attacks
  
• Set up firewalls
• Configure safe techniques for remote and mobile access
• Deploy automated software for protection against viruses, spam, and directory harvest attacks
  
• Develop a security strategy with 24x7 monitoring
  
• Provide on-site and remote service or Help Desk Call Center and Consulting
  

Automated Security Audits 
Licht Data Communications offers expertise with security auditing software such as Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer or LANguard from GFI for performing a variety of automatic system scans to identify potential security problems. Licht Data Communications has extensive experience with these tools and can help you to analyze audit reports and react appropriately. Find out more about Licht Data Communications's Automated Security Audits.

Prevention 
Licht Data Communications can advise you about how to design security into your business processes. Licht Communications can install scanning and auditing software, define and implement a secure network architecture, and recommend procedures and policies to optimize the safety of your network. Licht Data Communications's security expertise is available to help you configure a firewall, set up secure remote access to email and data, and implement a virtual private network (VPN).

If you are interested in an economical way to outsource your security efforts, Licht Data Communications's 24x7 Network Support Services include continual remote network monitoring and fast response to problems.

Disaster Recovery and Virus Removal 
Licht Data Communications has expertise in recovering computers that have been compromised, are suspect, or have failed as a result of a security breach. Licht Data Communications can help assess the damage caused by the attack, and restore normal business operations and any data lost during the attack. Licht Data Communications's experience with security reduces your downtime and allows Licht Communications to recommend efficient ways to prevent or contain future attacks.

Security Planning
Every business should have a carefully thought out security strategy that includes both proactive and reactive plans. The proactive or pre-attack strategy is a set of steps that helps to minimize vulnerabilities and develop contingency plans. The reactive strategy or post-attack strategy helps security personnel to assess the damage caused by an attack, repair the damage, document the experience, and get business functions running as soon as possible.

Licht's expert IT consultants can help you perform a full risk assessment and define a computer security strategy to implement security policies and controls to minimize future attacks and threats.