Remote Security Support Services and Vulnerability Assessment

Progent provides remote security help on a by-the-minute basis without minimum call duration and no additional fees for setup or after hours service. By charging per minute and by providing top level expertise, Progent's billing structure keeps costs low and eliminates situations where simple fixes result in big expenses.

Our System Has Been Hacked: What Should We Do?
In case your network is currently faced with a network security emergency, go to Progent's Urgent Online Technical Help to find out how to get fast aid.

For businesses who have prepared in advance for a security breech, the step-by-step incident response procedure promoted by GIAC is Progent's recommended method of responding to a serious security attack.

Overview of Security Support Services
Coordinating network protection and staying ready for restoring vital information and systems following an attack demands an on-going effort involving an array of tools and processes. Progent's certified security experts can support your business at all levels in your efforts to secure your IT system, ranging from security assessments to creating a complete security plan. Important areas supported by Progent's security engineers include Security Planning and Implementation, Data Restoration and Security Forensics, and Outsourced Protection from E-mail-Based Threats.

Designing and Building Secure Environments
Any business should develop a thoroughly considered security plan that includes both preventive and reactive steps. The proactive strategy is a set of steps that helps to reduce vulnerabilities. The post-attack plan defines activities to assist IT personnel to assess the losses caused by an attack, remediate the damage, document the experience, and revive network functions as soon as possible. Progent can show you how to build protection into your company processes. Progent can set up scanning utilities, create and implement a safe IT infrastructure, and recommend procedures and policies to enhance the protection of your computing environment. Progent's security experts are available to help you to configure a firewall, design secure remote access to email and data, and install an efficient VPN.

If your company is looking for an affordable option for outsourcing your network security administration, Progent's 24x7 Network Support Services feature continual online system monitoring and fast resolution of problems.

System Recovery and Failure Analysis
Progent has skill in restoring networks and servers that have been hacked, are in question, or have failed as a result of a security attack. Progent can show you how to evaluate the losses resulting from the assault, restore ordinary functions, and retrieve data compromised as a result of the breach. Progent's security specialists can also manage a comprehensive forensic analysis by examining activity logs and utilizing a variety of advanced assessment techniques. Progent's background with security problems minimizes your downtime and permits Progent to recommend effective ways to avoid or mitigate new assaults.

Data Backup and Restore Planning Based on Microsoft Data Protection Manager
Microsoft Data Protection Manager is a revolutionary backup and restore product utilizing fast disk subsystems to optimize network uptime, throughput, and manageability. Progent's certified Microsoft DPM support professionals can help your company to develop an effective disaster recovery strategy, design an affordable non-stop IT architecture, install a DPM-powered backup and restore system, thoroughly validate your DPM system, educate your IT staff or local service providers how to manage Data Protection Manager, or handle complete information technology outsourcing including off-site housing of DPM machines in Progent's data center. To learn more, go to System Center Data Protection Manager Consulting.

Outsourced Spam and Virus Blocking
Progent has teamed with Postini to offer small companies E-Mail Guard, a managed service that intercepts spam and e-mail threats before they are able to breach your network firewall. Find out more information about E-Mail Guard Outsourced Spam Blocking.

Specialized Security Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent's certified consultants can provide unique expertise in vital areas of computer security such as:

Security Vulnerability Audits and Security Compliance Assessment
Progent offers expertise with security evaluation software such as Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer or LANguard from GFI for conducting a variety of automatic system scans to identify possible security problems. Progent has extensive skills with scanning utilities and can help your company to understand assessment results and respond appropriately. Progent's security consultants also can perform web application validation and can conduct thorough assessments of enterprise-wide security to assess your organization's compliance with key global security specifications including HIPAA, PCI, and ISO. In addition, Progent can evaluate the effectiveness of your wireless security including fixed wireless appliances as well as mobile devices. Learn additional details concerning Progent's Security Vulnerability Audits and Compliance Testing.

Setting up MS ISA Server 2006
Microsoft ISA Server offers rules-based protection, enhanced throughput, and simple management of complex networks by providing both an advanced firewall and a Web acceleration mechanism coordinated with Microsoft's Microsoft Windows Server platform. The firewall delivers comprehensive security filtering, control of access rights, and traffic direction. The cache improves network throughput by storing repeatedly accessed Web data.

Progent's MS ISA Server 2006 engineering service gives small and midsize companies assistance from security professionals who can plan and implement a configuration that supports your security requirements without limiting system efficiency.

Cisco PIX and ASA Firewall Support
Progent can provide a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional to help you to choose, configure, and support Cisco PIX and ASA Firewalls. Find out additional details about Cisco PIX and ASA Firewall Help.

Cisco Security, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Aironet Wireless Help
Progent's Cisco CCIE engineers and Cisco CCNP experts can deliver in-depth technical support for Cisco's complete range of protection and Virtual Private Network (VPN) products such as PIX Series Firewalls and ASA 5500 Firewalls, Catalyst Firewall Services Module (FWSM), secure broadband and IS routers, Aironet wireless access points, and Catalyst family switches. Find out more information concerning Cisco Protection, Virtual Private Network and Wireless Support.

Other Firewall and Virtual Private Network Consulting Services
As well as being expert in a wide range of security technologies from Microsoft and Cisco Systems, Progent offers small organizations expert engineering services for products from other popular firewall and Virtual Private Network suppliers including:

Check Point

WatchGuard Technologies

Juniper Networks Inc

SonicWALL

Symantec Corp

Unannounced Penetration Testing Consulting
Stealth penetration checking is a vital technique for allowing businesses to understand how vulnerable their IT systems are to real-world threats by showing how thoroughly network protection processes and technologies hold up against authorized but unannounced intrusion attempts instigated by seasoned security specialists utilizing the latest intrusion methods. Learn additional information about Progent's Penetration Testing Services.

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Security Consulting Expertise
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) identifies the core skills and international benchmarks of service that information security managers are expected to master. CISM provides executive management the assurance that those who have earned their certification possess the experience and knowledge to provide efficient security administration and consulting support. Progent can offer a CISM consultant to assist your organization in vital security areas including data protection governance, vulnerability management, information security process control, and incident response support.

Read more details about Progent's Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Security Consulting Services.

Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP) Security Support Expertise
Progent's CISSP experts are security specialists who have earned CISSP accreditation as a result of demonstrated experience, rigorous study, and exhaustive examination. CISSP Certification recognizes expertise in a worldwide standard for IT security. ANSI has granted the CISSP status accreditation in the area of information security under ISO/IEC 17024. Areas of expertise covered within CISSP include security administration practices, security design and test systems, access control methodology, software development security, operations security, physical security, cryptography, communications, Internet security, and business continuity planning.

Find out more details concerning Progent's CISSP Consulting Services.

Information Systems Security Architecture Professionals Consulting Services for Protected Network Infrastructure
Progent's ISSAP certified security experts are consultants who have been awarded ISSAP certification as a result of rigorous examination and extensive hands-on work with information security design. ISSAP security experts have acquired comprehensive understanding of access management mechanisms and methodologies, phone system and network infrastructure security, cryptography, needs evaluation, BCP and disaster recovery planning (DRP), and physical security integration. Progent's ISSAP-qualified security specialists can assist your company with all aspects of architecture security.

Find out the details about Progent's ISSAP Certified Secure System Infrastructure Consulting Support.

Certified Information Systems Auditor Support Expertise
The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) accreditation is an important qualification that signifies mastery in IS security audit and control. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the CISA credential requires that candidates undergo an exhaustive examination administered by the ISACA international professional group. Progent offers the services of a CISA-qualified security audit consultant trained to assist companies in the areas of IS audit process, information technology governance, network assets and infrastructure lifecycle, IT service delivery, safeguarding information assets, and business continuity preparedness.

Read additional details concerning Progent's Certified Information Systems Auditor Support Services.

GIAC Consulting Expertise
GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) was established in 1999 to certify the knowledge of computer security experts. GIAC's goal is to make sure that a certified professional has the skills needed to deliver services in important categories of system, data, and software security. GIAC certifications are acknowledged by businesses and government organizations around the world including and the United States National Security Agency (NSA). Progent can provide the assistance of certified security engineers for any of the security services addressed under GIAC certification programs including auditing networks, security incident response, traffic analysis, and web application security.

Get the details about Progent's GIAC Professional Services.

Contact Progent for Network Security Consulting Services
If your organization is situated in Los Angeles or anywhere in California and you're looking for network security consulting expertise, phone Progent at 800-993-9400 or email security-help@progent.com.