Security Readiness Profile

An Objective View of Your Network Security

What is aSecurity Readiness Profile?

A pds2k.com Security Readiness Profile compares your physical network, operating policies and procedures against industry standards. This reveals the vulnerable areas in your business operations that need immediate attention.

The First Steps On-site review of your network security by a pds2k.com technician

Meeting with you and your IT staff to review initial findings

Develop a written summary of findings, with recommendations to improve security

Meeting with you and your IT staff to review the summary report and recommendations

The Elements Reviewed in a

Security Readiness Profile Data Access Firewalls Internet Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Routers Access and Authentication Virus Management LAN Security Backup and Contingency Disaster Recovery

Section 1: Data Access Reviews password security practices;

File protection mechanisms;

PC/Workstation security, and;

Security policies for data archiving and disposal

Section 2: Firewalls Reviews firewall setup and

redundancy;

Security configurations, such as packet filters and proxies;

Monitoring practices; and

In-bound and out-bound Internet security

Section 3: Internet Reviews Gateway architecture;

Internet Acceptable Use Policy (IAUP); use of Proxy Services, and;

Monitoring policies and procedures;

Provides recommendations to increase Internet security to prevent intrusion.

Section 4: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Reviews current VPN security policy and enforcement practices

Reviews VPN authentication mechanisms and monitoring

Provides recommendations to maintain fast, reliable, secure communications at all times

Section 5: Network Routers Reviews physical security of Network

routers and preventative maintenance practices

Reviews password management, interactive access controls, management services and logging

Provides recommendations to prevent catastrophic failure of your network

Section 6: Access & Authentication

Reviews PC/Workstation security;

User access controls;

OS and software update policies;

Logging and data collection mechanisms, and;

Backup configurations

Section 7: Virus Management Reviews virus detection mechanisms;

Anti-Virus software update schedules;

Policies regarding removable media devices, and;

Procedures for investigating, reporting and documenting virus incidents

Section 8: LAN Security

Reviews your organization’s LAN security and policies

Defines our proven method to Harden/Secure, Prepare, Detect and Respond to LAN security issues before they become a problem

Section 9: Backup & Contingency

Reviews the security of your backup systems, capacity and strategies

Reviews your protection mechanisms for backup and verification

Provides recommendations to develop a business continuity plan

Section 10: Disaster Recovery An assessment of your vulnerabilities

to both natural and man-made disasters

Determines whether your Disaster plan can effectively meet your company’s projected needs

Provides recommendations to update and test your Disaster plan

The Final Steps Meeting with you and your IT staff to

review the SRP report and our recommendations

Prioritize actions to provide an efficient, reliable and secure business network

Determine the amount of assistance required from our technical team to make it happen

About

Progressive Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 by Bill Correll. For the next five years, pds2k.com continued to expand and serviced almost 600 clients.

Between 1998 and 2001, the company changed focus to become an Internet service provider, and concentrated on providing computer networking consulting and service to medium-sized business, town offices, and social service agencies.

Since 2003, pds2k.com has concentrated on finding ways to bring more value to their network clients by continuing to develop expertise in all areas of Internet and network security consulting.