Different Types of Incidents that Can Result in Compromised Network Security and Information

Network security is an important consideration for any business that is connected to the internet, but especially for businesses entrusted with sensitive customer information. Penetration testing and PCI compliance are important safeguards for protecting customer data, but what are the ways in which customer data might become compromised?

• Malware
  Malware is one of the most pervasive network security threats these days. Malware is a comprehensive term to describe viruses, worms, Trojan horses, tracking cookies, and many other types of threats that include malicious code or software that aims to breach your confidentiality. They can be detected and removed with most software security suites.
• Cybercrime
  While malware attempts to breach your security from inside your computer, cyber criminals attempt to breach your security from afar. Hacking and cyber crime causes tens of millions of dollars in losses every year. One way to prevent cybercrime is to have an IT security professional perform penetration testing on your system to find loopholes and close them.
• System Infiltration
  In rarer cases, a network can be directly accessed by unauthorized individuals, either through Wi-Fi networks or remote access programs. Identity management companies can ensure that all users of a company’s network are properly logged and tracked to ensure that no unauthorized persons can access restricted data.

With businesses becoming increasingly dependent on computers and the internet, network security is an increasingly important concern. PCI-compliance auditors and IT security professionals can help safeguard your business and your customer’s data from potentially costly security breaches, limiting your liability along the way. For more information, call PathMaker Group at (817) 704-3644. We specialize in PCI compliance, penetration testing, and identity management for businesses of all sizes. Our security professionals are some of the most experienced in the business, each with over 15 years of experience in IT security.