Today every network has anti-virus and firewalls, but now Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, Graham Leach Bliley Act, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and Revised International Capital Framework (Basel II) are mandating network security requirements. Network security is an elemental part of a good network design, and knowing how to implement it and be compliant with regulatory mandates is crucial. You may believe your network security methods are providing adequate protection, but often it's a disjointed collection of appliances and software applications that nibble away at the problem. You are not really sure that intrusion prevention system is working because the guy that installed it has moved on and you can't read the logs, and now your auditors want you to demonstrate how it's done. The tools needed to implement good network security design continue to evolve rapidly. Several vendors are releasing multi-function security appliances that consolidate the configuration, updating, reporting and alerting functions into one affordable system. The DataLogic International Network Services team can help you through the entire process: Conduct a network risk analysis in accordance with your needs and the requirements of the applicable regulatory bodies Develop a corporate network security policy Design and implement a verifiable network security architecture that can be mapped into the network security policy Implement the network security architecture design Implement network security information management practices that minimize the cost of on-going monitoring Conduct continuing compliance verification through the use of penetration and vulnerability testing Another significant challenge facing businesses today is securing the interchange of data with customers and partners. We are experienced at the installation and configuration of virtual private networking systems that provide tight control over access rights. These capabilities are critical to meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies.