Michigan Information Security and Emergency Recovery For Small Company IT Networks: Security Expertise and Support Services
Small business information networks in the state of Michigan can have instant remote contact with Progent's accredited security experts to fix critical security problems. The cost is competitive, charges are per minute, sign-up is immediate, and support is world class. Progent also offers help for long-term projects that requires the services of senior security consultants with high-level industry certifications.
If your Michigan company is located away from larger metropolitan areas like Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Flint, Lansing, or Ann Arbor, contact with accredited network security engineers is often problematic when there's a crisis. This can result in a drop in income for your company, upset clients, idle employees, and distracted management. By utilizing Progent, you have access to a qualified security professional ready to offer assistance when you require it to keep your system on line and restore your data.
Progent can help you in all your endeavors to protect your information system with support services that can range from network security assessments to creating a company-wide security plan. Progent offers affordable support to assist small and midsize companies to configure and manage secure networks powered by Windows and Cisco products and that can include servers and desktops running UNIX or Linux platforms.
Progent can also assist you to outsource spam filtering and defense against e-mail-based assaults. Progent works with Postini to provide small companies E-Mail Guard, a managed service that intercepts spam and email-borne viruses before they are able to break through your network firewall. Find out additional information about E-Mail Guard Spam Filtering and Virus Protection.
Progent's certified engineers are accessible remotely or on site to offer a variety of urgent or longer-term network security services such as:
Run extensive security evaluations
Recuperate promptly after serious security breaches
Configure effective firewalls
Implement safe solutions for offsite and mobile access
Deploy effective solutions for protection against spam and DHAs
Progent's security experts offer advanced support in vital fields of network security that include auditing, firewall and VPN solutions, and advanced security planning.
System Evaluation
Progent's expert security consultants can assess the vulnerability of your existing computer protection systems through exhaustive remote automated testing via sophisticated software tools and proven techniques. Progent's experience in administering this
testing saves your company consulting fees and offers a detailed picture of gaps. The information your IT organization is provided can form the basis of a network protection strategy that can permit your network to operate safely and evolve rapidly to future threats.
Automated Network Vulnerability Audits
Progent provides expertise in the use of security testing software such as Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and GFI LANguard NSS for affordably performing a set of programmed system auditing scans to identify potential security holes. Progent has broad knowledge of additional network analysis products such as NMAP, AMAP application mapper, eEye, plus tools like Metasploit Framework, Hydra, and Nikto. Progent can show you how to understand testing reports and respond appropriately.
Progent can help you build security into your business processes, install scanning applications, define and deploy a secure network environment, and suggest procedures to optimize the safety of your IT system. Progent's security engineers are available to show you how to set up a firewall, implement safe remote connectivity to email and business applications, and integrate VPN. Learn additional information about Progent's automated security analysis.
Network Security Penetration Analysis Consulting
Stealth penetration testing is a key component of any comprehensive network security strategy. Progent’s security experts can perform extensive intrusion checks without the awareness of your organization's in-house network support resources. Stealth penetration checking uncovers whether existing security monitoring tools such as intrusion incident alerts and event history monitoring are properly set up and consistently observed. Find out more on Progent's network penetration testing support services.
Firewall/VPN Support
Progent's expertise in security solutions includes in-depth familiarity with major firewalls and Virtual Private Network technology offered by a variety of vendors including Cisco, Microsoft, and CkeckPoint. Progent can provide the support of engineers who have earned important networking certifications including Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and Microsoft MCSE.
Consulting Expertise for ISA Server 2006 Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006 is a multi-functional edge gateway that provides a fully integrated application layer firewall, virtual private network (VPN), and web caching platform for protecting the Internet-facing applications of any sized business against a broad range of attacks. Progent's Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006 consultants can show you how to plan, rationalize, test, implement, customize, and support the Standard or Enterprise version of ISA Server 2006 on your information system.
Cisco PIX and ASA Firewalls Engineering Expertise
Progent’s certified Cisco IT security consulting professionals provide high-level PIX and ASA Firewall consulting services covering architecture, configuration, and management of Cisco firewall and security solutions. The PIX and ASA Security Appliance Series of Cisco firewalls delivers strong user and application policy enforcement, sophisticated attack protection, and secure connectivity services. Ranging from economical, easy-to-install desktop appliances for small and home offices to modular gigabit appliances, Cisco PIX and ASA Firewalls provide advanced protection, high throughput, and high reliability for network environments of all sizes. PIX and ASA Firewalls are based on a proven, purpose-built platform,eliminating possible OS-specific security holes. Find out additional information concerning Progent's Cisco PIX and ASA Firewalls Consulting Expertise.
Cisco Network Security and Virtual Private Network Engineering Services
Cisco's network security and remote connection products for small businesses provide a complete range of easy-to-administer security products to help safeguard your wired and wireless network infrastructure. Cisco's VPN line features switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and Virtual Private Network appliances. Progent's professional consulting staff includes experienced engineers with Cisco CCIE and Cisco Certified Network Professional qualifications who can help your organization to select Cisco VPN, Cisco RADIUS Security, and additional Cisco security technologies that align best with your business goals. Read additional details about Progent's Support Expertise for Cisco Security and VPN Products.
Support Expertise for Other Firewall and Virtual Private Network Technology
Progent provides small and medium size businesses expert support for Intrusion Protection Systems and IPSec VPN technology from leading firewall and Virtual Private Network security companies including WatchGuard, Juniper, and Symantec. Progent can help you design a comprehensive security plan and choose appropriate technologies from multiple suppliers to achieve your security goals while staying within your budget limits.
Certified Network Security Consulting
Every business ought to develop a thoroughly considered security program that includes both proactive processes and reaction plans. The pre-attack strategy is a collection of procedures that help to reduce vulnerabilities. The post-attack plan helps your security personnel to assess the damage caused by a security penetration, fix the damage, document the event, and get business functions operational as rapidly as possible.
Progent's certified IT security consultants can to help you to run a full risk assessment and create a network security plan to implement security processes and controls to minimize ongoing attacks and threats.
CISM Accredited Information Security Support Services
The Certified Information Security Manager committee describes the core competencies and international standards of skill that information security professionals are expected to learn. CISM gives executive management the confidence that consultants who have qualified for their CISM credential have the background and capability to provide effective security management and support consulting. Progent can provide the services of CISM qualified security consultants to assist businesses with:
CISSP Certified Security Engineering Support
The CISSP credential denotes mastery of a worldwide standard for information security. ANSI has granted the CISSP credential recognition in the field of data protection defined by ISO/IEC 17024. Progent offers access to of security professionals who have earned CISSP accreditation. Progent can give you access to a CISSP-certified expert to help your enterprise in a variety security fields such as:
ISSAP Certified Secure System Architecture Consulting Expertise
Progent's ISSAP certified network architecture professionals are consultants who have been awarded ISSAP Certification as a result of thorough testing and extensive work with information security architecture. The Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) credential represents proven competence in the most in-depth demands of information security architecture within the broader field of information system security expertise required for CISSP accreditation. Progent's ISSAP-certified security consultants can help your company with all phases of architecture security including.
CISA Certified Network Security Auditing Engineering Assistance
The CISA accreditation is a prestigious achievement that represents expertise in information system security auditing. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the CISA credential requires that consultants undergo an extensive test administered by the ISACA professional group. Progent's CISA information security audit specialists are available to help your IT organization with:
Information Systems Audit Services
Information Technology Governance
Network Assets and Infrastructure Lifecycle
Information Technology Service Delivery
Protecting Information Assets
Business Continuity Planning
GIAC Qualified Network Security Engineering Services
GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) was founded in 1999 to certify the skill of IT security experts. GIAC's goal is to verify that a certified professional possesses the skills appropriate to deliver services in vital categories of system, data, and application software security. GIAC certifications are recognized by businesses and government organizations throughout the world including and the U.S. NSA. Progent's GIAC security audit engineers can assist your IT organization in the areas of:
Contact a Certified Progent Security Specialist Immediately
To see how you can contact a certified security engineer for emergency online engineering support or complex security engagements in Michigan, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Expert Online Network Support.
Progent is seeking a variety of on-staff workers such as solutions-driven MCSEs; network experts with Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification; and specialists in advanced system design with backgrounds in mobile connectivity, wireless networking, high-availability systems, business continuity planning, data protection, and virtual servers. Progent is also looking for desktop support technicians, remote service professionals, and CISSP or CISM certified security professionals. Progent is also hiring experienced managers and administrators able to perform efficiently in Progent's high-growth, virtual office environment. Progent contracts independent professionals who have proven knowledge and hands-on experience in important information technology topics beyond Progent's primary technical focus. Progent's Experts Group hires freelance consultants who offer advice and programming support for mission-critical applications that include Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, or CRM; have in-depth knowledge of non-Microsoft platforms such as Linux, Apple OS, or Solaris, or offer world-class skills in technologies such as telecom, web site design, Electronic Data Interchange, web commerce, or database management. Independent consultants certified by Progent coordinate with Progent's in-house engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions for small and midsize business networks.
Progent's pricing model is to charge for phone support and in-person help by the minute. As a result, you are billed exclusively for delivered services. Progent does not demand a more expensive rate for after-hours or urgent service, and within California or in areas where Progent offers on-site service, Progent does not bill for travel time except for emergency calls where on-site work is less than four hours. Also, Progent applies no minimum fee and asks no retainer. Many support organizations demand substantial minimum payments or charge for each quarter hour or longer. Progent's one-minute granularity avoids big bills for quick solutions so you won't be tempted to allow minor problems to stay unaddressed.
Progent's certified Windows 2000 Server experts can provide computer help and information technology consulting services for the entire family of Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers, Windows Server 2000, and Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. Progent's Windows 2000 Server configuration, update, and support services include system design, deployment, documentation, local and remote support, Call Center outsourcing, expert security analysis, turn-key outsourcing, and cost-effective co-sourcing.
Progent's UNIX family support services provide small companies and developers assistance with administering and maintaining UNIX, Linux or Solaris systems that coexist with Microsoft-powered networks. Progent offers your business access to UNIX consultants, consulting professionals certified by Microsoft and Cisco, and security experts with CISM certification. This wide range of experience offers you a convenient one-stop source to show you how to create and maintain a protected and reliable cross-platform network and communications infrastructure that supports UNIX and Microsoft coexistence by combining Windows with major versions of UNIX including Apple Mac OS X, Sun Solaris, AIX, HP-UX (Hewlett Packard UNIX), BSD, SCO UNIX and Silicon Graphics IRIX (SGI/IRIX or major Linux platforms such as RedHat Linux, SuSE, Debian GNU/Linux and Mandrake.
Stealth penetration checking is an important part of any comprehensive IT system security plan. Progent’s security experts can perform thorough intrusion tests without the knowledge of your organization's internal IT staff. Stealth penetration checking uncovers whether current security defense tools such as intrusion detection alerts and event log monitoring are properly configured and actively observed.
Progent's Microsoft and Cisco certified network engineers can provide expert help with a broad range of technologies and can deliver that assistance by phone anywhere in the U.S. or onsite in major cities throughout the United States and anywhere in Northern California. Progent offers round-the-clock online help for information systems powered by Windows, UNIX, Linux, Sun Solaris, or Apple Mac, or for systems that incorporate a mix of Microsoft and UNIX/Linux platforms. Progent also can provide access to the expertise of Cisco Systems CCIE infrastructure specialists for complex network problems, as well as the the assistance of CISA and CISM-qualified security engineers to assist with complex security planning and troubleshooting. Progent has delivered remote troubleshooting to businesses in all 50 states in the United States.
If your business network mixes Solaris platforms with Microsoft Windows, Progent can assist you to integrate your servers into a unified network that permits all your operating systems to run side by side for simple administration, transparent information exchange, high availability, superior performance, and tight protection. Progent's Sun Solaris and Windows integration assistance offerings include IT architecture integration and service, support for Microsoft Windows services for UNIX (SFU), remote network monitoring and management, online technical support and troubleshooting, on-site technical support, and help desk call center services.
Microsoft System Center 2005 delivers integrated enterprise management by bringing together and improving the change, configuration, event, and performance management capabilities provided by Systems Management Server 2003 and Microsoft Operations Manager 2005. System Center 2005 provides powerful IT management tools including Systems Management Server 2003 for change and configuration management, Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 to improve operational efficiency, and System Center Reporting Server to aggregate event and throughput information. Progent has extensive expertise delivering Systems Management Server support services and Microsoft Operations Manager help as well as expertise in troubleshooting and administering mixed-vendor networks powered by Microsoft, Cisco, Unix/Linux, Mac and other IT companies. This diversity of hands-on experience makes it possible for Progent to deliver comprehensive IT management solutions that incorporate the industry's most powerful software.
Broadwing Communications is the first telecom company to complete a fully optically switched network delivering minimum latency and high performance. Broadwing Communications provides a wide spectrum of data transports such as Broadwing Full T1, Point-to-Point T1, T3, DSL, ISDN PRI, and ATM. Broadwing Communications also offers VoIP solutions as well as switched and dedicated voice services. Progent has an agent agreement with Broadwing Communications and is an authorized Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Cisco Systems Partner with the skill to help you incorporate Broadwing Communications data/voice services to build an enterprise-class, cohesive communications infrastructure on a small-business budget.
Progent’s IT outsourcing packages provide budget-friendly computer consulting for small companies. Whether it includes planning system infrastructure, creating an in-house Help Desk or outsourcing a one, deploying an updated e-mail system, monitoring your network, or creating an on-line eCommerce solution, outsourcing your network technical services can contain expenses and minimize risks, allowing network support budgets to increase in a more linear and manageable fashion than is possible by building up a large, knowledgeable internal IT organization. Progent’s Outsourcing White Paper and datasheets show how Progent can enable you to create a protected and highly available network architecture for your vital applications based on Microsoft Windows including Office XP, Office 2003, and Office 2000.
Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 financial software is a full-featured business management platform that unifies data and operations throughout your company, interfaces seamlessly with other applications, and brings together employees, customers and vendors unrestricted by time or place. Designed for small to mid-size businesses, MS Dynamics GP 10.0 delivers functionality for financials, management reporting, project management, inventory and order control, eCommerce, human resource management, customer relationship management, field service, manufacturing, retail, and online business services. Progent can help you install and manage a reliable, protected server and network environment to support Microsoft Great Plains, and can provide expert Great Plains professionals to help your company exploit the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Release 10.0.
