By definition, network security describes the technical and organizational protection of the internal IT infrastructure with all its data, systems, devices, and applications to enable secure digitalization. These security mechanisms not only protect the data center, but also all locations and the cloud itself. Effective network security fends off unauthorized access, data manipulation or data theft with blackmail, system paralysis (DDoS attacks), and other damage caused by hackers, malware, and viruses.
It ensures that data is exchanged confidentially and with integrity and is always available via VPN (Virtual Private Networks) or ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access). However, secure networks are created primarily through comprehensive information on network security and network protection, as well as targeted measures to enforce cyber protection policies at all levels. The best way to get started right now is with LANCOM insider knowledge on the subject of network security!
Endpoint security thanks to multi-factor authentication
Hybrid and decentralized work structures are making endpoint security increasingly important. With LANCOM Trusted Access, a user's identity and endpoint security (operating system version, virus protection, local firewall) are carefully checked before they are granted access to an application or resource. This means that only authorized parts of the network are visible and logins can be additionally secured using two-factor or multi-factor authentication with fingerprint, facial recognition, or an authentication app on the smartphone.
Hands-on network security
You are aware of the importance of IT security, but you do not know where to start or whether you have considered everything important? Implementing network security can feel like a big challenge. Through many years of experience in the protection of IT systems, we have some advice directly from the field: the "hands-on" show you where you can tackle.
Know and incorporate IT trends 2024
“As SMEs face the ever-increasing demands of the digital transformation, the trend is clearly toward increased data transmission speed, intelligent cloud utilization, and a general reduction in complexity. The inescapable need for IT security also continues to cast its shadow as a requirement SMEs need to meet. [...] This short study addresses the question of how SMEs, primarily those with 250 to 2,500 computer workstations, are currently positioned when it comes to modern operational concepts and company networks. To what extent is the cloud and as-a-service concept already being adopted by SMEs? What is driving the expansion of company networks? And what investments in networks are SMEs planning for 2024?” – techconsult study from 2024