Network Security Analysis

Use of the Internet and inter- and intra-company connections has risen exponentially with the widespread adoption of e-commerce. But there are real dangers. In 2000 the CSI/FBI Computer Crime & Security Survey of just 643 US security practitioners revealed losses of data, time and funds valued at US$265M in the past year. Network intrusions are on the rise and as more corporations connect to global networks and add trusted systems to their infrastructure, intrusions will escalate proportionally. According to a recent Computer Security Institute study, losses from denial of service attacks in 1997 were estimated to be 777,000.00. In 1999 that estimate grew to 8.2 million and hacking attacks against computer systems are estimated to have exceeded 265 million in total for 1999.

To do business using today's communications tools you need to address the vital area of security, to prevent exposure of your systems to malicious threats or inadvertent errors, and the resultant financial loss and business interruptions.

Occidental Technical Group provides security consulting services, customized to meet your particular requirements. Our consultants are specialists in their fields, with a proven track record in advising Napa Valley businesses on protecting their IT systems.

Key consulting services provided:
Business Threat & Risk Assessment
By performing an evaluation of the organization's "security posture", OTG can map the business threats and risks that an organization faces through the expanding use of technology.

IT Security Policy Development
Your Security Policy is a visible representation of your organization's specific security considerations, requirements, priorities, assumptions and responsibilities OTG can provide expert assistance to help you develop your own Security Policy.

Network Access Security Policy Development
Once an IT security policy is developed and implemented, the specific requirements for network access security should be addressed. A Network Access Security Policy defines how an organization approaches the implementation and maintenance of physical and logical network access, to ensure the ongoing maintenance of network security integrity.

Security Audit Services
OTG can identify the possible threats to your organization's vital information assets including: your external connections, internal networks, visible services, backup and disaster recovery. This service provides a review of existing network security hardware, software and procedures and can also serve as a second opinion supplementing internal and external security advice.

Network Vulnerability Assessments
Penetration testing is the single most effective means by which an organization can test for security vulnerabilities without actually being breached by an unauthorized perpetrator. Penetration testing can provide new insights into the security infrastructure, and the points of weakness most likely to be targeted by a hacker.

Network Security Design and Deployment Services
An organization's network is constantly evolving to meet the ongoing needs of the business. However, good design practices are often sacrificed in the interests of functionality. OTG can perform an assessment of the current network design, with security as a specific focus.

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