Network & Communications
We provide complete Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions including design, setup and installation of network infrastructure, firewalls, network file services, group print services and collaboration services, automatic fax services and high speed dedicated Internet access.
Our network design takes into account not only the route the cable is going to take and the location of the router and the servers, but it also considers your organization hierarchy and information flow between every node in the hierarchy. Our team has engineers who have passed certification examinations conducted by networking giants such as CISCO, IBM, LINUX and MICROSOFT. They know network architecture and network topology intimately with the expertise and ability to handle your most complex need.
Firewalls
One of the most important components of network security is a company's firewall. Companies can choose from either a hardware or software variation, but we recommend that medium sized businesses utilize some type of dedicated firewall. It can be configured to make notifications if they detect anomalous behavior or if key network parameters move outside of normal bounds. Configuration and installation should be executed by someone with an in-depth understanding of your business, your needs, and your vulnerabilities.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is just what it sounds like "private network" of encrypted data that runs over the regular public Internet. A VPN allows your employees to work from home, accessing everything on your local office network just as if they were working in the office. It's safe, it's fast, it's secure, and it's transparent to applications and users.
Network Security
This consists of assuring that your network and the resources attached to the network are restricted to authorized individuals and that the resources are not damaged, removed, compromised, or made inaccessible. Networks may be attacked from inside or outside your organization. The most important elements of network security include authorization, architecture, monitoring, firewalls, and virus protection. Compromised networks may need analysis or upgrades. More sophisticated elements include intrusion detection, honey-pots, dynamic reconfiguration, or self-healing.
Email Setup and Optimization
Most companies have multiple mail domains. Issues include multiple protocols (POP, IMAP, web-based) synchronization, storage, and security. There are often practical issues of domain management, consistent user names, best practices, business etiquette, and efficiency. Email systems today usually incorporate spam filters. Importantly, there are now legal issues involving storage, management and deletion of email. Dual Layer can advise, install, migrate, upgrade, and train your employees.