How to Secure Enterprise Networks

Securing enterprise networks is an easy task that can be accomplished with the right software.

Enterprise networks boast an extensive amount of users who navigate the World Wide Web, exchange important data and access files and documents through the network. Because there is an extensive index of Web content that could harm the network of an enterprise with viruses, malware, scamware, spyware and malicious software, it is crucial for network administrators to protect, manage and safeguard it from such threats. Fortunately, to successfully secure an enterprise network, there are several security software products you can operate.

Instructions

1. Administer the McAfee SmartFilter product to efficiently secure your enterprise's network (see Resources). With the SmartFilter software developed by McAfee, you will be able to protect your network against common yet dangerous threats such as malicious software and viruses, and you will also have the ability to filter websites by category, monitor Internet usage and adapt the software to your enterprise's infrastructure. Plus, you will be able to get activity and trend reports by individual user or IP address.

2. Establish the Barracuda Web filter on your enterprise network to secure it successfully (see Resources). The Barracuda Web Filter is a powerful security solution for enterprises that takes preventative, reactive and proactive measures to keep your enterprise network running smoothly and secure from outside threats. Developed for the enterprise, the Barracuda Web Filter is adaptable to your network's specific needs, provides prolific spyware protection and delivers a user-friendly interface. The Barracuda Smart Filter also enables you to block specific Web content as well as downloads based on file types.

3. Operate the Websense Web security product on your network to safeguard your enterprise (see Resources). Websense Web Security is a multifunctional software that protects your enterprise network against malware by blocking harmful Web content automatically. It promotes employee productivity by filtering distracting or inappropriate content on your network and delivers a centralized and user-friendly interface to make a network administrator's job easier. If your enterprise has a network with more than 250 users, you will need to operate Websense Web Filter; however, if your enterprise network has fewer than 250 users, Websense Express will do the job.

References

• McAfee: McAfee SmartFilter
• Barracuda Networks: Barracuda Web Filter
• Websense: Websense Web Filter Solutions

Resources

• McAfee: SmartFilter Evaluations
• Barracuda Networks: Request Free Evaluation
• Websense: Evaluate Products and View Demos