Access Control 

Preventing unauthorised access to data and systems is the first line of defence of any Data and Network Security Strategy. 

Given the paramount importance of data security from both business and compliance perspectives, it is imperative that the adopted access control procedures protect against unwarranted access from within your own network as well as preventing external incursions via the Internet.


Internal Access 

When devising an IT security strategy greater emphasis is often placed on managing the risks posed by external threats, yet, as many organisations have discovered to their cost, a dishonest contractor or disgruntled employee can cause considerable harm if not thwarted by an effective mechanism for controlling access to appropriate systems and services.

At Online Support we automate and manage system policies to ensure that all staff have unique User ID's and strong passwords that limit network access to authorised systems and services. 


External Access 

Access to a network via the Internet should be controlled by using a hardware Firewall which sits between your network and the Internet, preventing unauthorised access.

Without an effective Firewall any hacker or virus can access and, potentially, destroy your valuable business data through your Internet gateway. However, a correctly configured Internet Firewall will not only protect your network from intrusion but will also provide authorised personnel with secure access to your systems from anywhere in the world. A Firewall can also restrict a user from accessing inappropriate Internet content and scan any data downloaded to ensure that it is clean of viruses, trojans and other malware.