Security Anti Virus Software - There are hundreds of new viruses written on a weekly basis, these can be viruses that are designed to destroy data on your machine, cripple your network or alternatively to allow the developer access to sensitive data on your systems. With the rise in use of email, standard desktop protection is no longer sufficient. Accanta Solutions can help you identify potential risks in your antivirus policies and help to further secure your network. Firewalls - It is essential for businesses today to be connected to the internet in order to function properly, with this dependency on internet connections more businesses are leaving themselves exposed to outside threats, there are thousands of hackers world-wide who may attack your systems in attempt to gain access to your information or cause disruption within your organisation, this can not only affect your businesses ability to function properly but can also cause embarrassment if sensitive data is leaked. Usually the best device to prevent unauthorised users gaining access to your network is a hardware firewall, this device will sit between your internet connection and your private network and when properly configured will stop any potential attacks. Sonicwall is one of our recommended hardware firewall solutions but there are also software based firewalls on the market such as Microsoft ISA Server. At Accanta we have Sonicwall and Microsoft certified professional so we can advise on the best overall solution to best meet your business and network requirements. Wireless - How secure is a wireless / wi-fi network? A wireless network can be as secure as a wired network if the right precautions are put in place. Typically, most wireless base stations are purchased with security turned off, as this makes them easier and quicker to set-up and configure. Once installed and working, security should be turned on to stop unwanted visitors to your network and confidential data. The more advance wireless base station use VPN and WifiSec, which offer bullet proof security. Spyware/Adware - Spyware and Adware programs have become more prolific, some are just a nuisance while other are malicious with the ability monitor all your computing activity, including keyboard strokes and dial premium numbers. At accanta we can provide best practices and solutions to guard against them. Spam - Networks are becoming increasing burden by spam. Some material can be of an undesirable nature and spam can directly effect the performance of your employees, business or network. Businesses in real terms can loose large amounts of money due to spam. At accanta aolutions we can implement the right solutions for your business, there are many solutions on the market that can be software to hardware based, the right solutions will is the one that complements your business and network needs.