Is your sensitive information secure from today's "cyber criminals"? Today companies all over the world are faced with security threats that are increasing not only in number but sophistication.

Even if you are not connected to the Internet there are still many ways by which a disgruntled employee or even business partner may gain access to sensitive information that could pose a risk to your organization. To alleviate these risks, it is essential that your business take the appropriate steps to secure your company's sensitive data. And increasingly that data is the lifeblood of the enterprise.

Cyber criminals count on organizations not taking the time or spending the money to fix the problems, and they often attack indiscriminately, by scanning the Internet for vulnerable systems. It's no longer a question of will someone try to attack your network, but when and with what result. The more organizations know and understand their network related risks and vulnerabilities and how a hacker might exploit them, the better equipped they'll be to protect valuable and sensitive information.

Only a few software vulnerabilities account for the majority of successful attacks. Attackers are opportunistic - taking the easiest and most convenient route. They exploit the most commonly known flaws with the most effective and widely available attack tools.

There are many ways a company can protect themselves and help alleviate the sleepless nights spent worrying. Here is a list of some of those tools that should be implemented right away.

· Firewalls
· Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
· Intrusion detection and monitoring controls
· Encryption systems
· Anti-virus protection
· Content filtering controls for e-mail and web
· Access controls (authentication and authorization)
· Network security controls (adaptive scanning)
· Audit Controls

Carneiro, Chumney can assist you and your company in implementing these controls, Call Paul Deen at (210) 342-8000 to discuss your needs.