Once your network is configured, you and your employees will start using it in a way which results in sensitive information residing on servers and workstations. One of the best ways to protect this information is enforcement of the principles of least privilege and need-to-know. Least privilege dictates users should have only the rights and permissions necessary to do their jobs. For example, a network administrator will probably need full access to servers and network devices using an administrator-level account. However, business users are granted access to servers only at a level necessary to access shares or applications. Need-to-know supports least privilege by ensuring that once users gain access to an application, for example, they only see information related to their jobs.Both least privilege and need-to-know are implemented and managed via administrative, technical, and physical access controls. Each of these is further divided into preventive, detective, and corrective.

The Internet has made large amounts of information available to the average computer user at home, in business and in education. For many people, having access to this information is no longer just an advantage, it is essential. Yet connecting a private network to the Internet can expose critical or confidential data to malicious attack from anywhere in the world. Users who connect their computers to the Internet must be aware of these dangers, their implications and how to protect their data and their critical systems. Firewalls can protect both individual computers and corporate networks from hostile intrusion from the Internet, but must be understood to be used correctly. BCC Kenya's certified engineers will help you to design a security protocol for your specific needs.

There are many ways in which a virus or malware can infect your PC. But regardless of weather it is a harmful virus or an annoying "practical joke," it is dangerous to let one loose on your system, and it should be dealt with immediately. Whether you are connected to the Internet or not, it is safest to have an antivirus program installed on your computer. If you are connected to the Internet, it is basically a must.

BCC Kenya can check your system and remove ANY viruses, malwares or spywares at affordable rates. BCC Kenya recommends Kaspersky Internet Security

Firewalls protect private local area networks from hostile intrusion from the Internet. Consequently, many LANs are now connected to the Internet where Internet connectivity would otherwise have been too great a risk. Firewalls allow network administrators to offer access to specific types of Internet services to selected LAN users. This selectivity is an essential part of any information management program, and involves not only protecting private information assets, but also knowing who has access to what. Privileges can be granted according to job description and need rather than on an all-or-nothing basis.

Hardware Firewall

Software Firewall

Email -- and its lack of reasonable content filtering -- is one of the greatest enablers of information leakage today.

In addition to the security threats of spam, viruses, worms, and phishing, companies today are becoming increasingly aware of the need for content filtering and attachment control. The damage caused by either unethical email (racially insensitive or pornographic) or the loss of proprietary company information can ruin a company’s reputation as well as cause harmful consequences in the marketplace.