The network infrastructure, which historically was just a means to move information from one place to another, touches every user and device, making it the critical integration point for security technologies.
So your next infrastructure decision should not be about speeds and feeds. The next decision you make must address security policies and requirements. And it must do more than that: it must support the organization’s business model.
Research has shown that about 80% of small and medium scale organizations have deployed some sort of computer network. However, configuring, implementing and managing a full capacity network can be a herculean task to undertake. Often, even after setting up a network, the organization continues on its same old path of carrying out its day-to-day business functions without taking advantage of the network structure’s full functionality. But this is obviously not supposed to be the outcome.
Successful organizations have to respond rapidly to changing conditions, and this means that your IT infrastructure is a key component to keeping up with the changes.
One of the most important decisions is how to enhance your email protection solutions. You have to consider the following:
- How best to keep your employees’ Inboxes clean and protect your SMTP, POP3 and IMAP mail traffic
- Which anti-virus and anti-spam solutions best suit your organization’s needs
- Finding the right solution that’s affordable, performs well and is easy to manage
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