Network Hardware and Security

Network Security starts with great hardware.

At the edge, where your network connects to the internet, a secure gateway will protect you from external hardware breaches. We use cutting edge technology to protect you from dangerous hackers that want to breach your network and uncover your business data. Our job in network security is to give you the best equipment to mitigate the chances of that happening.

Managed network hardware allows us to remotely assist with day to day issues that could arise within your network.

Five common mistakes businesses often make with network hardware:

Inadequate Planning and Design:
- Lack of Future-Proofing: Failing to plan for future growth and technological advancements can lead to outdated infrastructure that can’t handle increased demand.
- Improper Network Layout: Poorly designed network layouts can cause bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Insufficient Security Measures:
- Weak or Default Passwords: Using default or easily guessable passwords makes network hardware vulnerable to attacks.
- Neglecting Firmware Updates: Failing to regularly update firmware can leave hardware exposed to known vulnerabilities.
Overlooking Redundancy:
- Single Points of Failure: Not implementing redundant systems or backup hardware can lead to significant downtime if a single device fails.
- Lack of Load Balancing: Without load balancing, network performance can degrade under heavy usage.
Improper Configuration:
- Misconfigured Devices: Incorrect settings or configurations can cause network performance issues and security vulnerabilities.
- Ignoring Best Practices: Not following industry best practices for network configuration can lead to suboptimal performance and security risks.
- Allowing Cell phones to connect to the main data network without setting up a V-Lan for them is a very unsafe practice.
Inadequate Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Failure to Monitor Performance: Not actively monitoring network performance can result in unnoticed issues until they cause major disruptions.
- Neglecting Regular Maintenance: Failing to perform routine maintenance can lead to hardware failures and network downtime.

Avoiding these common mistakes can help ensure a more robust, secure, and efficient network infrastructure for businesses.

Do your staff members connect their cell phones to the business Wi-Fi?

Some of the apps made in offshore countries, that are installed on cell phones, can be used to harvest all kinds of personal information including login information to networks, servers, and data storage. Allowing personal cell phones to connect to main business networks can pose extreme security risks. We setup Virtual LANs (V-LANs), providing full access to the internet, with no access to the main company network. This is a very important, critical step in securing your business network and the data that resides on the network.

We are qualified.

With over two decades of experience, Computer Elite specializes in expertly cabling businesses, adeptly navigating diverse environments such as dusty, sandblasting, wet, hot, led contamination, indoor, outdoor and “normal” working conditions. Our extensive expertise ensures reliable connectivity solutions tailored to withstand any operational setting. Trust us to deliver resilient and efficient cabling solutions, backed by our proven track record in the industry for over 20 years.

On-Time Delivery: We understand the importance of deadlines. Our team is committed to delivering projects on time, ensuring minimal disruption to your business operations.

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To get started all it takes is one call. We’ll take it from there and even take care of sending a tech onsite to determine what hardware you are running and what things would be best to add to a schedule if needed.