Security is the single most important item to consider when connecting your network to the Internet. Here is a list of things to consider when you connect your network to the Internet:

• Secure the internal network using a firewall
  • We recommend Watchguard products
• Implement managed network antivirus solution
  • We suggest the Trend Micro line of products
• Automated security patch management
  • You can get WSUS 3.0 for free!
• SPAM filtering systems for e-mail
  • You can use the IMF with Exchange for free, also companies like Trend Micro carry products that address this issue.
• Desktop spyware / adware / popup prevention
  • Again, we recommend the Trend Micro line of products for our customers
• Content filtering / web access control

Because of the diverse group of clients we deal with, we have experience with systems from many different vendors that sell these solutions. This makes us qualified to make recommendations for the solutions you want to implement, as well as maintain those
systems.