What Is Managed Network Security Services?

Network security is like a box of chocolates: You never know what you'll get! You think you've got it all under control, but then you find out someone's been hacking your network, or maybe there's a virus on your server spreading malware to all the computers connected to it, or perhaps someone has been sending spam through your email system. There's no telling when this might happen or will ever stop. That's why so many companies are turning to managed network security services! Managed network security services refer to outsourcing network security by an Internet service provider (ISP) to an intermediate service provider, solution consultant or value-added reseller hired for network security. Network security services include network management, monitoring, security, anti-malware, anti-spam, IP filtering, network attack detection and prevention, and devising access control policies. Have you ever had a bad day? You know, one of those days you walk into the office, and everything is wrong. The coffee pot is broken, your boss is breathing down your neck, and your coworkers are also acting like they're in a bad mood. Maybe you get a phone call from your mom about how she thinks the dog has fleas again (even though it's been three months since he got them last time). You tell her there's no way he could have them again so quickly, but she still hangs up on you after saying, "I'll talk to you later." Then your boss tells you that he needs you to work on something for him this weekend, and it's due Monday morning. Oh yeah, and he wants it done ASAP. Suppose this sounds like something that could happen to anyone, then congratulations! You've probably had a bad day before (and if not yet, maybe soon). If this sounds like something that could happen to anyone, it's time for some good news: managed network security services are here!