IT Security Consulting

IT Direct provides standard and customized security audits, including HIPAA gap assessments, document retention strategies, and other certified audits. However, IT security involves more than audits and reports. It involves taking a strategic approach. Planning ahead with IT security measures is one of the most effective steps a company can take to ensure business continuity. Depending on the level of security that clients require, we can provide on-site and off-site storage and remote backup options that restore the data with a one-hour turnaround. The increased security measures also deliver immediate benefits, such as offsite data archiving, remote file sharing between offices, and establishing secured remote access.

Achieving a completely secure network requires a huge investment. Each incremental percentage of additional security adds to the budget. We work with clients to perform a cost-benefit analysis to determine where to most effectively allocate resources and we make recommendations based on clients’ existing investments in hardware and software. At all times, we focus on securing the network without slowing down our clients’ ability to perform their work.

IT Direct develops business continuance plans and implements data backup programs that protect information in the event of disasters, ranging from an accidentally deleted file to a flood or fire in the building. IT Direct centrally deploys security policies from existing equipment that all emanate from our clients’ servers and we standardize the look and feel for our clients. Our security plans include a customized manual with insurance contact information and detailed next steps to help get your business operating normally as quickly as possible and no matter what unexpected obstacles may get in your way.

Keeping computers secure and free from spam, viruses, and hackers is part of our comprehensive approach to maintaining a secure network. We provide secure remote access to protect our clients when they are away from the office. Our spam blockers prevent unwanted junk emails that can cause dozens of interruptions a day and open the door to viruses and other applications. We create Outlook-compatible solutions that do not require any support or maintenance and allow users to check filters themselves without logging in to release junk mail. What’s more, based on our clients’ concerns, we can install web filtering to block out other sites so employees aren’t surfing the Internet during company time.