Friday, July 11, 2008
Companies enacting a global business strategy must make sure they develop strong network security practices as well, SC Magazine has insisted.
The publication has warned that while procedures such as outsourcing can bring a range of efficiency benefits, workers in overseas countries may not be well trained in implementing US IT security standards.
"As companies expand into these regions, several issues must be examined, including placement of network infrastructure, corporate protection and the risks associated with remote users," the magazine indicated.
It advised that the principal consideration in infrastructural location is where the resources will be sited and how effectively network security can be managed at these locations.
Ultimately, economic benefits must be weighed against effective network security management strategies, firms were warned.
In another recent report, SC Magazine warned businesses that IT security services need to evolve in order to combat increasingly complex phishing scams and other social engineering attacks.
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