The main reason for network security is the protection of the data. Business critical data is
normally stored very deep inside the company's core network, where it is safe.
However, the situation becomes problematic when people need access to the data.
The dynamics of the modern business environment require that data for decision making has to be
available at all times, no matter where the person who needs to access it is located when he needs
it.
Equally important is that the data is correct and has not been compromised during transit.
Old security principles – confidentiality, integrity and availability – are still very much valid.
Many organizations rely on good perimeter defense to protect their valuable business data. However, this does not suffice any more – laptops, PDAs and wireless networks have changed the security landscape in a way that perimeter defense can be bypassed.
Layered defense has proven itself as a mature technology that works. Instead of having one layer of protection there are several layers of security. The idea is to slow the attacker down, collect more information about his actions and finally stop the attacker before he reaches his target.
Layered defense is like an onion – layers within layers. See how StoneGate can help you to protect your information, layer by layer.