One of the most crucial things, and first steps, to the security of your home, business or facility; the Network.
Once the Firewall solution is up, the next step is picking the correct Ethernet switch for the job.
Managed smart switches, the Ethernet switches to plug all your IP devices into going forward. Featured to the right is the Ubiquiti Unifi Switch. Ubiquity makes great cost effective Switches. HP, Dell, Cisco and Fortinet all made Ethernet Switches, all ranging in size and price.
Devices are connected to the Switch with Category 6 Cables. Category 6 cable (Cat 6), is a standardized twisted pair cable for Ethernet.
Q: What is the difference between an Ethernet Switch and a Router?
A: The most basic explanation is that a switch is designed to connect computers within a network, while a router is designed to connect multiple networks together. ... Even though routers and switches are different, they can be used interchangeably. For example, a router typically has several LAN ports and a single WAN port.
The first part of Network Security, is the Firewall.
Firewall; ie Wide area network(WAN) (VPN) and Local Area Network (LAN) Cyber Security.
Pictured above the FortiGate 60E Series
FORTINET is the company for firewall that we at Federal Security use often. We have used Fortinet at the Preserve,and Xeros. Fortinet specializes in entry-level next-gen firewalls.
FortiGate 90 - 60 series appliances deliver up to 4 Gigabytes per second of firewall, as well as multiple, integrated 1 GE ports. This series offers an ideal platform for small and medium businesses as well as distributed enterprises.
you can also add Another Security measure to your network with cloud storage.
One of the leaders in Cloud Access Control is Brivo.
Brivo is the global leader in cloud-based physical access control systems and mobile credentials. Currently serving over eight million users, the company’s flagship Brivo OnAir solution provides centralized security management for global enterprises, while retaining ease of use for small and medium sized businesses.
Cloud storage protects against data loss in the event of a system crash or device malfunction. The data in the cloud can be re-downloaded or accessed any time, also allowing business owners and employees the ability to work from anywhere.
Consider Cloud Storage and Solutions during your next security upgrade!