APC by Schneider Electric White Paper Sample

With the increased number of threats to networks such as worms, viruses and clever hackers, security can no longer be viewed as an option, even within “private” networks. Securing all equipment, including physical infrastructure equipment such as UPS systems and HVAC systems, is critical to maintaining uptime and seamless access to services. Providing and maintaining security across the enterprise typically means increased administration. Historically, this has been the largest barrier to broad implementations of security. Today, the amount of time spent repairing a network due to just a single worm or virus attack can easily be greater than the upfront time to more adequately secure an enterprise. Fortunately, there are many options in systems and software to increase the security of the network while reducing the overhead of managing such systems. Even basic practices such as periodic software updates, locking down all devices and using centralized authentication and secure access methods can go a long way to reducing risks. Institution of appropriate security policies and frequent network audits further increase the overall protection of the network.