Tech Tips - Best Practices from the Field February 2021

Feb 8, 2021 4:50:52 PM / by Andrew Mendez, Director of Technical Services

 

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In today's increasingly connected world, it's crucial to ensure the security of your video management system (VMS), network switches, and cameras. Unauthorized access to these systems can leave you vulnerable and expose sensitive information, making it important to take steps to secure your network.

One of the most effective ways to protect your security network is by securing all cabinets, cables, and the room where the VMS and switches are physically located. This will prevent anyone from physically accessing your network and prevent tampering or unauthorized access to the system.

Additionally, it's important to provide secure access control to the room where your VMS and switches are located. This can be achieved through the use of keycard access, biometric authentication, or other secure methods to prevent unauthorized access. This practice not only protects the security network but also helps prevent malicious acts and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

It's also important to regularly monitor your network and update security protocols as needed. This includes regular software updates, security patches, and monitoring the network for any suspicious activity.

In conclusion, securing your security network is essential to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access. By securing all cabinets, cables, and the room where the VMS and switches are located, and providing secure access control, you can help protect your network and prevent malicious acts. Regular monitoring and updating security protocols will help keep your network secure and protected.

Call Absco Solutions for more information.

 

Tags: VMS, vulnerability, Security Network

Andrew Mendez, Director of Technical Services

Written by Andrew Mendez, Director of Technical Services

Andrew Mendez has over 10 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, with an excellent background in Network Engineering, Network Security, and Domain Administration. He Joined Absco Solutions in July of 2015 as the Senior Systems Administrator. Andrew is a Veteran of the United States Navy, who is currently pursuing his Bachelors of Science in Computer information technology. Andrew is directly responsible for maintaining and up keeping Absco’s entire WAN\LAN with three sites in Lynnwood Washington, Spokane Washington, and Beaverton Oregon. He is responsible Managing the IT department, and working with the operations department to provide advanced trouble shooting on all LAN equipment products from Avigilon, Hirsch, Open eye, and Bosch. His certificates are in Comptia Security + and server +.

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