Online Security Consulting and Vulnerability Auditing
for Colorado Springs Small Office Information Networks
To get urgent assistance with computer security problems, small companies in Colorado Springs, CO, can find world-class troubleshooting remotely from Progent's certified security engineers. Progent's online service consultants are ready round the clock to provide effective and affordable assistance with security crises that threaten the productivity of your IT network. Progent's security engineers are certified to provide help for systems based on Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Sun Solaris, and popular derivatives of UNIX. Progent's broad range of services covers firewall technology, email security, protected network architecture, and information recovery. Progent's technical support team has earned the industry's top security credentials including Global Information Assurance Certification and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Progent offers online security help on a per-minute model without minimum times and no extra fees for sign-up or off-hour service. By charging by the minute and by providing world-class expertise, Progent's pricing model keeps expenses under control and avoids scenarios where quick solutions turn into big expenses.
Our Network Has Been Hacked: What Do We Do Now?
In case your network is now fighting a security emergency, go to Progent's Emergency Remote Computer Support to find out how to get fast aid.
For businesses who have prepared carefully for a security breech, the step-by-step incident handling model promoted by Global Information Assurance Certification is Progent's approved method of reacting to a serious security attack.
Introduction to Small Business Security Support Services
Coordinating computer protection as well as planning for recovering critical data and functions following a security breach requires an on-going process that entails an array of technologies and procedures. Progent's certified engineers can assist your business at all levels in your attempt to guard your IT system, from security assessments to designing a comprehensive security plan. Key areas supported by Progent's experts include Security Planning and Prevention, Information Restoration and Security Forensics, and Managed Protection from Email-Based Attacks.
Planning and Building Secure Networks
Any organization should develop a carefully considered security plan that incorporates both preventive and reactive activity. The pre-attack strategy is a set of precautions that works to reduce vulnerabilities. The post-attack strategy specifies procedures to help security personnel to evaluate the losses caused by an attack, remediate the damage, record the event, and restore network functions as quickly as feasible. Progent can advise you how to build protection into your business operations. Progent can set up scanning utilities, define and execute a safe computer infrastructure, and propose processes and policies to enhance the safety of your information system. Progent's security professionals are available to assist you to set up a firewall, design secure offsite access to email and information, and install an effective VPN.
If your company is looking for an economical way for jobbing out your security management, Progent's Round-the-clock Monitoring Options feature automated remote system monitoring and immediate resolution of problems.
System Recovery and Failure Analysis
Progent has skill in recovering networks and servers that have been hacked, are quarantined, or have stopped working because of a security breach. Progent can show you how to assess the damage caused by the assault, restore normal functions, and recover information compromised owing to the event. Progent's security specialists can also oversee a thorough forensic evaluation by going over activity logs and using other proven assessment techniques. Progent's experience with security issues minimizes your off-air time and allows Progent to propose effective strategies to avoid or mitigate future assaults.
Backup and Recovery Solutions Based on Microsoft DPM
System Center Data Protection Manager is a powerful fault tolerant backup and restore technology centered around fast disk subsystems to optimize fault tolerance, throughput, and manageability. Progent's certified Data Protection Manager engineers can assist your company to create a practical disaster recovery strategy, implement a cost-effective high-availability network infrastructure, configure a DPM-based backup and recovery system, comprehensively test your system, train your administrative staff or local service providers how to manage Data Protection Manager, or handle complete information technology outsourcing including remote housing of DPM machines in Progent's secure data center facility. To read more, see Microsoft Data Protection Manager Consulting Services.
Managed Spam Filtering
Progent has teamed with Postini to provide small businesses E-Mail Guard, an outsourced service that intercepts spam and email attacks before they can penetrate your corporate firewall. Find out more details about E-Mail Guard Outsourced Spam and Virus Blocking.
Specialized Security Services Available from Progent
Progent's certified security engineers offer world-class specialized help in key facets of computer security including:
Vulnerability Audits and Security Compliance Assessment
Progent offers expertise with security auditing tools such as Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer or LANguard for conducting a set of comprehensive network scans to identify possible security holes. Progent has extensive experience with scanning tools and can help your company to understand audit reports and react efficiently. Progent's security engineers also can perform web application validation and can perform thorough evaluation of corporate-wide security to determine your organization's compliance with major worldwide security specifications including FISMA, NIST, and ISO. Also, Progent can assess the strength of your wireless protection including fixed wireless equipment as well as portable handsets. Read the details about Progent's Security Vulnerability Evaluation and Compliance Assessment.
Support for Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 Microsoft ISA Server provides policy-based protection, improved throughput, and simple administration of internetworking by incorporating both an advanced firewall and a Web acceleration server integrated with Microsoft's MS Windows 2003 Server platform. The ISA Server firewall delivers comprehensive security filtering, management of connectivity rights, and traffic routing. The Web cache improves network throughput by remembering repeatedly requested Web data.
Progent's MS ISA Server consulting expertise provides small businesses access to certified professionals who know how to plan and implement a configuration that meets your security needs while avoiding restricting system productivity.
Cisco PIX and ASA Firewall Support
Progent can give you access to a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional to show you how to choose, deploy, and support Cisco PIX Firewalls and ASA Firewalls. Learn additional details about Cisco PIX Firewall and ASA Firewall Expertise.
Cisco Protection, Virtual Private Network and Wireless Help
Progent's Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIEs) and Cisco Certified Network Professionals can deliver in-depth technical services for Cisco's complete family of protection and VPN technologies including PIX 500 Firewalls and ASA 5500 Series Firewalls, Catalyst Firewall Services Module (FWSM), protected high-speed and IS routers, wireless access points, and Catalyst Series switches. Read more information about Cisco Protection, Virtual Private Network and Aironet Wireless Consulting.
Additional Firewall and Virtual Private Network Technologies
In addition to supporting a broad array of security technologies from Microsoft and Cisco Systems, Progent offers small organizations top-level consulting for security products from other major firewall and Virtual Private Network (VPN) suppliers such as:
Stealth Penetration Testing Services
Unannounced intrusion testing is a valuable technique for allowing companies to understand how exposed their networks are to serious threats by showing how well network protection procedures and mechanisms stand up against planned but unannounced intrusion attempts instigated by veteran security engineers utilizing the latest hacking methods. Find out additional details about Progent's Penetration Testing Services.
CISM Security Consulting Services
CISM defines the basic skills and international standards of service that computer security managers are expected to achieve. It offers business management the confidence that those who have been awarded their certification possess the experience and skill to offer efficient security administration and consulting services. Progent can offer a CISM-certified expert to assist your enterprise in critical security areas including data protection governance, risk assessment, information security process control, and incident response support.
CISSP Security Support Expertise
Progent's Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs) are security engineers who have earned CISSP certification through verified experience, rigorous study, and formal testing. CISSP qualification indicates mastery of a worldwide standard for IT security. ANSI has granted the CISSP credential accreditation in the area of information security under ISO/IEC 17024. Areas of knowledge covered within CISSP include security management procedures, security design and models, connection permission methodology, applications development security, operations security, hardware security, cryptography, telecommunications, network security, and disaster recovery planning.
Information Systems Security Architecture Professionals (ISSAP) Consulting Services for Secure Network Infrastructure
Progent's ISSAP certified security consultants are consultants who have been awarded ISSAP status after thorough testing and substantial experience. field experience with network security architecture. ISSAP consultants have in-depth understanding of access management systems and methodologies, phone system and network security, cryptography, needs evaluation, BCP and disaster recovery planning (DRP), and physical security. Progent's ISSAP-certified security specialists can help your business with all aspects of architecture security.
Certified Information Systems Auditor Consulting Services
The CISA credential is a prestigious achievement that signifies mastery in information system security audit and control. Certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the CISA accreditation requires that candidates pass an exhaustive examination administered by the ISACA international professional association. Progent can provide the expertise of a CISA-qualified security audit engineer trained to assist businesses in the areas of IS audit process, information technology governance, systems and infrastructure lifecycle, information technology service delivery, protecting data resources, and business continuity planning.
Global Information Assurance Certification Professional Services
GIAC was founded in 1999 to validate the knowledge of computer security professionals. GIAC's mission is to ensure that an accredited professional possesses the knowledge needed to provide services in important categories of system, information, and software security. GIAC accreditations are recognized by businesses and government organizations throughout the world including and the U.S. NSA. Progent can provide the assistance of certified security engineers for all of the network security capabilities addressed under GIAC certification topics including auditing networks, incident response, intrusion detection, and web-based services security.
Get in Touch with Progent for Network Security Help
If your business is situated in Colorado Springs or anywhere in Colorado and you're trying to find computer security consulting expertise, telephone Progent at 800-993-9400 or send email to security-help@progent.com.
Progent's certified Windows 2003 Server consultants can provide computer help and IT consulting services for the complete family of Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers, Windows 2003 Server, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. Progent's Microsoft Windows 2003 migration, integration, update, and maintenance offerings include system design, deployment, project management, in-person and remote network support and troubleshooting, Help Desk services, CISM-certified security services, comprehensive outsourcing, and cost-effective co-sourcing.
Progent's Microsoft certified support team can show you how to design and implement an efficient in-place Microsoft Exchange 2007 upgrade strategy that minimizes productivity disruption, reduces long-term service requirements, and makes your Exchange Server 2007 easy to administer. For complex multiple server or multi-location migrations, Progent offers the background to complete your project quickly and affordably. Progent's Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 help, repair, and consulting services include assistance with the configuration of third-party enhancements of Microsoft Exchange 2007 Server that are best aligned to your business goals.
Years of experience with Microsoft's email technology has made Progent one of the most knowledgeable IT support companies in California for configuring messaging systems based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2000. Progent is expert in helping small organizations get the full benefits of Exchange Server under common situations such as updating from Exchange 5.5, moving from an ISP-provided or POP3 mail environment, and outsourcing your Microsoft Exchange Server management.
Progent’s Microsoft certified professionals provide small and medium sized companies expertise for Microsoft ISA Servers. Microsoft's ISA Server contains an advanced application-layer aware firewall that can protect your IT network from attack by outside and inside sources. ISA Server performs deep examination of Internet protocols such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol, which allows ISA Server to uncover many attacks that can get by ordinary firewalls. The integrated firewall and VPN structure of ISA Server permit stateful filtering and monitoring of all VPN streams. ISA Servers are the centerpiece of Microsoft's network security initiative, and Progent's Microsoft-certified engineers and CISA and CISM certified security professionals can help you strengthen your network security through experienced design and integration of Microsoft ISA Servers. ISA Server is offered in a number of versions that include the Microsoft ISA 2006 or 2004 Enterprise Edition and the Microsoft ISA 2006 Standard Edition. Progent’s ISA Server support staff can also show you how to configure Microsoft Proxy Server and migrate from ISA 2000 Server to the latest versions of Microsoft ISA Server.
The cluster feature set incorporated into the high-end editions of MS Windows Server 2008 has been dramatically re-engineered to simplify the installation, setup, and maintenance of clusters that offer improved levels of system availability, security, efficiency, and versatility. New or improved capabilities include cluster verification, easier setup and deployment, improved cluster management, redesigned cluster architecture for increased availability, better security and quorum structure, fewer failure points, greater disk and RAM capacity, and improvements for geographically dispersed clusters. Progent's consultants can assist you evaluate the business benefits of failover clusters, plan and execute a deployment, educate your network support staff to administer your cluster environment, provide ongoing consulting and technical help services, and create and test a business continuity plan.
Progent’s Cisco-certified technology experts offer professional PIX Firewall consulting services covering architecture, integration and support of Cisco firewall and Cisco security technology. The Cisco PIX 500 Security Appliance Series of Cisco firewalls offers strong user and software policy enforcement, mutlivector threat security, and safe access services. Extending from compact, easy-to-install desktop devices for small offices and home offices to modular gigabit appliances, Cisco PIX firewalls provide a healthy level of protection, speed and reliability for information environments of all sizes. PIX firewalls are build around a hardened, purpose-built platform, PIX OS, minimizing potential OS-specific security holes. The Cisco PIX Firewall has received ICSA Firewall and IPsec certification as well as Common Criteria EAL4 evaluation status. PIX firewalls deliver multiple integrated security and connectivity services, including powerful application-aware firewall services, Voice over IP and multimedia security, site-to-site and remote-access IPSec VPN networking, intelligent networking services, and flexible administrative solutions. Progent’s Cisco experts can help you select and integrate any Cisco PIX 500 Series firewalls such as the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall, the Cisco PIX 506 Firewall, the Cisco PIX 506E, PIX 515 Firewalls, the PIX 515E Firewall, the Cisco PIX 520 Firewall, Cisco PIX 525 Firewalls and the Cisco PIX 535.
Remote server management cards offer network managers full control over a server without the need for a personal visit. Through these management cards, all console screen information plus keyboard and mouse functionality are transferred to an off-site session to an IT expert who can be situated anywhere with Internet access. Progent's Microsoft and Cisco certified engineers can help you to plan, implement, and support a fault-tolerant company network that incorporates remote server management cards and Progent can utilize these remote server management cards to provide low-cost off-site technical support. Progent has experience with a variety of remote management cards such as Aten remote server management cards, American Megatrends MegaRAC remote management cards, Dell DRAC cards, HP Lights-Out 100c remote management cards, and Peppercon remote management cards.
The open architecture of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains makes it possible to design custom applications that offer all of the basic capability of proven Microsoft Dynamics GP solutions but also meet the unique requirements of your company. With access to the Modifier that comes with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications, program designers can work with the most widely used programming platform in the industry to modify Microsoft Great Plains information views, create or modify business logic, customize forms and reports, or expand integration with Microsoft Office applications. Progent's expertise with Microsoft .NET support, Microsoft SQL Server consulting, and programming experience with VBasic, XML and other developer environments make it possible to create custom line-of-business applications and web commerce programs that integrate transparently with Microsoft Great Plains.
Progent can provide a variety of data transport packages from top service providers such as AT&T, Speakeasy, and NextWeb. Data communications technologies offered through Progent include Dial-up, DSL, Frame Relay over DSL, Full or Fractional T1, Burstable T1, Private Line, plus stationary and mobile wireless. Progent can support you with all facets of designing and integrating a cohesive data communications solution that optimizes the productivity of your computer network. Progent can also provide consulting services ranging from system troubleshooting to full IT outsourcing so that your data transport plans can succeed.
Progent's Microsoft qualified engineers can provide expert support for major implementations of Microsoft Exchange. Progent's consultants can show you how to prepare for multi-site Exchange Server 2007 installations or updates and can provide onsite technicians to help large companies with installations of Microsoft Exchange in the San Francisco Bay Area or any area covered by Progent's engineers.
If your company operates a Sun Solaris network or a mixed-platform computer system, Progent's CISM, CISSP and ISSAP-qualified consultants can assist your whole organization in a broad range of security topics including security administration procedures, security architecture and strategies, connection management systems and techniques, software development security, business processes security, hardware security, telecommunications, infrastructure and Internet security, and disaster recovery planning. CISM and ISSAP define the fundamental skills and worldwide standards of performance that network security managers are expected to master. These certification offer executive management the assurance that consultants who have earned their CISM, CISSP or ISSAP certification have the experience and theory to deliver world-class security support and consulting services.
