Cloud Managed Services Orange County | Stay Secure
It might feel like the whole world today runs on “the cloud.” It’s what everyone talks about as the future of secure, streamlined IT.
“The cloud” means that instead of storing data and software in-house (i.e., on your computer system) you are accessing them through the web.
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM CLOUD
A big problem for many companies that want to use cloud services is that they actually have very little understanding of what they are getting into.
Many internal IT departments don’t possess the skills (or have the time) to efficiently monitor and maintain a cloud environment. This is why working with a managed services provider can be a good idea.
ORGANIZATION ENABLEMENT
Cloud managed services offer organizations the opportunity to leverage the hardware and software of external providers cost-effectively and conveniently. By outsourcing support for cloud services, businesses gain access to a skilled team capable of addressing various issues efficiently. Companies like Affant provide future-proof support by handling updates, patches, and software maintenance, alleviating the burden of in-house upkeep. Moreover, partnering with a cloud managed service provider reduces the necessity for employee training on new technologies or upgrades, as the provider’s technicians are already equipped to manage the latest advancements.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
While cloud services offer hardware and storage solutions, data security remains a concern as many providers, like Amazon Web Services, operate under a shared responsibility model. This model assigns the provider responsibility for physical security and infrastructure, while the customer is accountable for cloud security measures such as data protection, access management, operating system configuration, and encryption. To address these complexities, companies often enlist third-party cloud managed service providers like Affant to bolster security and manage various aspects of cloud operations, creating an additional layer of accountability and expertise between end-users and cloud services.
Managed = Peace Of Mind
Most small to medium businesses feel more comfortable knowing that they have an entire support staff behind their cloud-based technology. When problems or security threats arise, we are on your side. We are educated on the latest updates, upgrades, threats, and risks. We are focused on solving problems with cloud solutions with minimal interruptions or downtime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone must take security very seriously in today’s environment of terrorist attacks, cyberattacks, and other threats to public safety. With all of this in mind, the best security systems are now being developed, but what goes into them? As a result, owing to the rapid advancements in security technology, leading security system developers can now provide better goods and services than ever before. To ensure the safety of your business, your company’s fleet of vehicles, or your loved ones, modern security systems must have a few essential components.
- Become familiar with the OSI Framework.
- Understand the many types of network devices.
- Know Your Network’s Defenses.
- Segment Your Network and Install Security Devices in the Right Places
- Don’t disable your personal firewalls unless you’re using network address translation correctly.
- Incorporate centralized logging and immediate log analysis.
- When it comes to web domain whitelisting, use it for all domains
- Use a Proxy Server to Enable Direct Internet Access from Workstations
- Make use of Honeypots and Honeynets.
- Defend Your Network Against Internal Attacks
- Protocols for Monitoring and Establishing a Network’s Baseline
- Make use of virtual private networks (VPNs).
- Use a Variety of Suppliers
- Physically secure your network equipment when necessary.
Vendor-specific software is generally placed on real or virtual hardware appliances used for network security. Custom software and commodity server hardware are sometimes used to create a network security device.
Access control lists for routers and switches and firewall rules are among the network security measures used in this area. Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPSes) are often put side by side at the network’s edge, primarily between an organization’s internal network and the internet.
