Omniquad Border Secure
Complete perimeter Security and vulnerability assessment for your organisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it critical to have an ongoing assessment?
- Why let us assess your system?
- What is Omniquad Border Secure?
- Will firewalls interfere with Omniquad Border Secure?
- Can I target any IP address?
- Is it safe?
- Is the service host-based or network-based?
- How many different types of vulnerabilities can Omniquad Border Secure detect?
- What happens after Omniquad Border Secure detects vulnerabilities on my network?
- Does Border Secure fix vulnerabilities found automatically?
Q. Why is it critical to have an ongoing assessment?
A. As new security issues and flaws with different products are made public on a daily basis, it is important to carry out regular checks in order to maintain a secure network. We check for holes in your Internet infrastructure, and the ideal way to stay secure on the Internet is to stay ahead of hackers, at all times.
Q. Why let us assess your system?
A. If you have your own IT department implement your security system, it is to your advantage to let an impartial third party do the audit. We provide an outsiders view on how easy/difficult it is to compromise your integrity. Having an audit report from a third party outlining all confirmed security vulnerabilities on the network provides invaluable information to any network administrator. The service is fast, and you will have the advantage of continually knowing how secure your network is and what you can do to improve it.
Q. What is Omniquad Border Secure?
A. Omniquad Border Secure is a service that performs network audits — it identifies security vulnerabilities and weaknesses on networks. The information can be used to assess security, manage risks, and eliminate security vulnerabilities before third parties can take advantage of potential security holes on your network.
Q. Will firewalls interfere with Omniquad Border Secure?
A. Firewalls are an essential part of network security. Omniquad Border Secure assesses firewall's effectiveness in addition to applications and protocols such as web, FTP, and e-mail that are frequently accessible through firewalls. The system also looks for holes in the firewall; it is often the case that misconfigured firewalls pose security threats.
Q. Can I target any IP address?
A. Yes we can check any and as many IP addresses as you want provided they belong to you. We will not check any third party IP address.
Q. Is it safe?
A. Yes it is completely safe, skilled Omniquad engineers are probing your network from outside your organisation. However, if there should be any glitches, it is better that it happens under a controlled sweep of your network since this in itself is exposing network vulnerabilities, some of which could indicate that your business would be defenseless to Denial of Service attacks.
Q. Is the service host-based or network-based?
A. Omniquad Border Secure is host-based (on a dedicated server) outside your network. The service checks your network via the Internet — much like a hacker would try to break into your company from the outside. This gives you a realistic analysis of your network vulnerabilities.
Q. How many different types of vulnerabilities can Omniquad Border Secure detect?
A. Omniquad Border Secure runs scans and audits on all types of networks. Our team tests new vulnerabilities for ensuring that our knowledge database remains comprehensive at all times, and currently we check for up to 1000 different vulnerabilities.
Q. What happens after Omniquad Border Secure detects vulnerabilities on my network?
A. Omniquad Border Secure provides a detailed report outlining each vulnerability, including: The vulnerable host(s), Operating system weaknesses, Level of security risk of the vulnerability, Description of the vulnerability, Recommendation for correcting the problem.
Q. Does Border Secure fix vulnerabilities found automatically?
A. No, we point out the weaknesses and recommend solutions. It is not advisable to perform automatic fixes, even if it was possible, since this could cause a variety of concerns. Border Secure informs you about security risks, it is your responsibility to follow up the recommendations to secure your network perimeter. However, we can offer advice should this be necessary.
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