Server security audit. Why? How? When?

 

Network security is supposed to be a significant part of a lucrative business collaboration between both quite acquainted and newly-acquired partners. Nevertheless, the idea that the internet is open for everyone and all borders are gone is not exactly right because privacy issues sometimes go deeper than just regular conversations. A server is the vital core of each operation, so taking care of it makes your information secure and unique. It leads to the question of whether you are sure that your servers maintenance answers to a high level of anti-intrusion or your judgments are based on the current non-problematic workflow.

Admins Team insists on security audit as a part of a productive collaboration.

WHY?

Performing a security analysis and exposing threatening points, you hide potentially valuable information from hazardous attempts of zealous attackers. The scope of a network security audit is based on the particular needs of each client. Your purpose creates the groud for correct evaluation of risks and threats.

HOW?

  • Get fully aware of configurations in security mechanisms
  • Evaluation of possible infrastructure risks
  • Logging entrance check
  • Implementation of penetration testing
  • Report with possible solutions

When?

Primarily, the choice and frequency of security audits depend on the financial allocations in business. However, the constant postponing of essential checks might lead to much more harmful consequences and losing money. Nobody is willing to pay twice, still, we quite often encounter such incidents. Annually, periodically. monthly… your business is a unique set of requirements and intersections, so applying for the right expert is the way to provide data security and protect your company’s integrity. Today we are going to share a bit about the open source application that is crucial for effective connection between network and infrastructure. What do you personally get out of using this checking and monitoring system? There is no chance to have an absolutely ideal functionality in web environment because of the rapid tempo of development and unpredictable changes of technological mainstreams. Hence, if you dream about a one-time installation plan, beware, it appears to be much more complicated indeed.

Monitoring services are in demand and Nagios is a fairly decent option.

Why do we use it in system administration?

  • You get calm nerves and total relief because Nagios infallibly monitors infrastructure state.
  • Alert signal goes immediately to admins (email, messengers, calls or audio records are for your
    convenience) in case of emergencies, incidents or hazardous conditions.
  • Notification is a signal for a deeper investigation. If the downtime is a scheduled thing, our team
    checks and takes according decisions.
  • redominantly, it doesn’t take much time and we quickly restore initial workflow, though some
    cases may require quite complex solutions, so being in touch 24/7, we always report the
    ongoing situation to the client.