Business computer networks in Maryland now have instant online access to Progent's qualified network security support specialists to assist with the toughest security issues. Rates are reasonable, charges are by the minute, engagement is quick, and service is unbeatable. Progent also offers help for complex projects that demand the knowledge of seasoned security consultants with high-level security credentials. If your Maryland organization is situated away from more populated metropolitan neighborhoods including Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, or Dundalk, access to certified network security consultants could be problematic when there's an urgent situation. This could mean a loss of productivity for your business, upset customers, idle employees, and distracted executives. By calling Progent, you can get in touch with a certified security engineer who can offer assistance when you have to have it to get your information system on line and restore your information.
Progent can assist you at any level in your endeavors to defend your IT environment with support that ranges from network security checks to creating a company-wide security strategy. Progent provides economical support to assist small businesses to design and maintain safe IT environments based on Windows and Cisco Systems technology and that may include computers running UNIX, Linux, Solaris, or Apple Mac OS X platforms.
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Progent's security professionals are accessible online or on premise to offer a range of urgent or project-based network security services which include:
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Progent's support professionals offer world-class support in key areas of network protection that include auditing, firewall and VPN solutions, and advanced security consulting.
System Audits
Progent's expert security engineers can assess the strength of your current computer protection implementation by performing comprehensive remote automated testing based on advanced software tools and tested procedures. Progent's experience in administering this service saves your company time and money and offers a detailed picture of security holes. The knowledge your business is provided can be used as the basis of a security plan that will allow your network to operate dependably and adapt rapidly to future risks.
Automated Network Security Assessment
Progent provides expertise in the use of security testing packages such as MBSA and LANguard from GFI for economically running a variety of automatic system testing checks to uncover possible security problems. Progent has extensive experience with other network auditing tools including NMAP Port Scanner, AMAP, eEye, as well as utilities such as SolarWinds, Netcat, Hydra, and Nikto. Progent can show you how to understand testing reports and respond appropriately.
Progent can show you how to design protection into your company processes, configure scanning software, define and implement a secure system environment, and recommend policies to maximize the safety of your IT system. Progent's security engineers are ready to show you how to configure a firewall, design secure remote connectivity to email and business applications, and integrate virtual private network. Learn more about Progent's automated security assessment.
Security Inventory Scanning Bundles for Small Businesses
Progent has put together two ultra-affordable security inventory and evaluation packages designed to allow small businesses to receive a professional security evaluation from a qualified security specialist. With Progent's External Network Security Inventory Scan, a security expert runs a comprehensive test of your IT infrastructure from beyond your firewalled perimeter to uncover potential weaknesses in the security posture you present to the outside world. With Progent's Internal Network Security Inventory Checkup, an engineer runs a system scan from an authorized computer inside your company firewall to evaluate vulnerabilities to inside attacks. The two security inventory services are set up and executed from a secured external location. The process is managed by a consultant with top security accreditations who generates a document that summarizes and analyzes the information collected by the scan and suggests cost-effective remediation if appropriate.
Stealth Intrusion Testing Support Services
Stealth penetration testing is a key component of any serious network security plan. Progent’s security professionals can run thorough intrusion checks without the awareness of your company's internal IT staff. Stealth penetration checking uncovers whether current security defense tools such as intrusion detection alerts and event history monitoring are correctly set up and consistently observed. Find out more on Progent's network security penetration analysis consulting.
Firewall and Virtual Private Network Expertise
Progent's expertise in security technology includes in-depth familiarity with leading firewalls and Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology from a variety of vendors including Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and Juniper. Progent can provide the support of consultants who have earned key networking certifications including CCIE and Microsoft MCSE.
Engineering Services for MS ISA Server 2006
MS Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 is a comprehensive edge gateway that offers a fully integrated application layer firewall, virtual private network, and web caching solution for securing the Internet-facing applications of any sized business against a wide range of attacks. Progent's Microsoft-certified ISA Server experts can help you design, cost-justify, test, install, customize, and support the Standard or Enterprise version of ISA Server on your information system.
Cisco Firewalls Consulting Services
Progent’s certified Cisco network security consulting professionals provide expert PIX and ASA Firewall consulting services including infrastructure design, integration, and management of Cisco security technology. The PIX and ASA Security Appliance Series of Cisco firewalls delivers robust user and software policy enforcement, sophisticated attack protection, and secure connectivity services. Ranging from compact, easy-to-install desktop appliances for small and home offices to scalable gigabit appliances, Cisco PIX and ASA Firewalls provide advanced security, performance, and excellent availability for IT systems of all sizes. PIX Firewalls and ASA Firewalls are based on a proven, specially designed operating system, minimizing common OS-specific security holes. Learn more information concerning Progent's Cisco Firewalls Support Expertise.
Cisco Network Security and VPN Consulting Expertise
Cisco's security and offsite connection technology for small companies provide a complete line of easy-to-administer security products to help safeguard your wired and wireless network infrastructure. Cisco's Virtual Private Network line features switches, firewalls, intrusion detection devices and VPN concentrators. Progent's professional staff of consultants includes experienced specialists with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP qualifications who are able to assist your business to select Cisco VPN, Cisco RADIUS Security, and other Cisco security solutions that align best with your company objectives. Learn additional details concerning Progent's Consulting Services for Cisco Security Technology and VPN Products.
Engineering Expertise for Other Firewall and Virtual Private Network Technology
Progent provides small and mid-size organizations professional consulting for Intrusion Protection products and IPSec VPN technology from major firewall and VPN security companies such as WatchGuard, Juniper, and SonicWALL. Progent can help you create a comprehensive security plan and select appropriate products from a variety of vendors to achieve your security objectives while sticking within your spending limits.
Certified Network Security Planning
Every business should develop a carefully considered security strategy that incorporates both preventive processes and response planning. The proactive plan is a collection of procedures that help to reduce vulnerabilities. The post-attack plan assists your security personnel to evaluate the damage caused by an attack, fix the network, record the event, and get business functions running as quickly as feasible.
Progent's expert information security engineers can to help your company to run a complete vulnerability evaluation and create a company-wide security plan to implement security policies and controls to mitigate ongoing attacks and threats.
CISM Certified Network Security Consulting Services
The Certified Information Security Manager organization defines the core capabilities and international standards of skill that IT security managers are required to master. CISM gives business management the confidence that consultants who have qualified for their CISM credential possess the experience and knowledge to deliver effective security administration and support consulting. Progent offers the expertise of CISM qualified security professionals to assist businesses with:
IS Security Processes
Risk Analysis
Network Security Program Management
Network Security Management
Recovery Planning
Learn more details concerning Progent's CISM IS Security Engineering Professionals.
CISSP Qualified Security Engineering Expertise
CISSP certification denotes expertise with an international standard for data security. ANSI (American National Standards Institute) has awarded certification recognition in the area of data protection defined by ISO 17024. Progent can provide access to of security consultants who have earned CISSP accreditation. Progent can provide a CISSP-certified expert to help your enterprise in a broad range of security areas including:
Security Management Practices
Security Infrastructure and Models
Access Management Solutions and Methodology
Applications Development Security
Operations Security
Site Security
Data Encryption Mechanisms
Telecommunications, LAN and Internet Security
Disaster Recovery Preparedness
Learn more information concerning Progent's CISSP Qualified IS Security Support Expertise.
ISSAP Accredited Secure IT Architecture Consulting Services
Progent's ISSAP certified system architecture engineers are consultants who have earned ISSAP status as a result of rigorous testing and extensive experience with information security architecture. The Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) credential indicates demonstrated competence in the more in-depth requirements of information system security architecture within the wider scope of IS security knowledge needed for CISSP certification. Progent's ISSAP-certified security experts can assist your company with all phases of secure network architecture such as.
Access Control Systems and Methodologies
Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure Protection
Data Encryption Options
Requirements Evaluation and Security Criteria
BCP and Disaster Recovery Planning
Physical Security
Find out additional information concerning Progent's ISSAP Accredited Secure Network Architecture Consulting Expertise.
CISA Accredited IS Security Auditing Engineering Expertise
The CISA accreditation is a prestigious qualification that represents expertise in information system security auditing. Certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the CISA accreditation requires that candidates undergo an extensive test given by the ISACA professional association. Progent's CISA network security audit experts can assist your company in the areas of:
IS Audit Process
IT Enforcement
Network Assets and Architecture Planned Useful Life
Information Technology Support
Safeguarding Information Resources
Business Continuity Preparedness
GIAC Certified IS Security Engineering Support
Global Information Assurance Certification was founded in 1999 to certify the skill of information technology security engineers. GIAC's mission is to assure that an accredited professional has the skills necessary to deliver support in critical categories of network, information, and application program security. GIAC accreditations are acknowledged by companies and government organizations all over the world including and the United States National Security Agency. Progent's GIAC IS security audit experts can help your business in the areas of:
Auditing Security Systems
Incident Response
Intrusion Detection
Web-based Application Security
Learn additional details about Progent's GIAC Information System Security Engineering Expertise.
Get in Touch with a Progent Security Expert Now
To see how to contact a certified Progent security consultant for urgent online professional expertise or complex security engagements in Maryland, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Expert Online Network Support.
