Clavister warns ‘with continuing recession also increases the risk for networks’ Clavister recession warns fortschreitender continue with increases the danger for networks Hamburg, June 04th, 2009 In the wake of the global economic slowdown many companies take their IT budget of a closer examination. It often cut investments in IT security with a lower priority. Is underestimated, that just a looming recession offers an excellent breeding ground for malicious attacks. Clavister, provider of IP-based security and unified threat Management(UTM)-Losungen warns against this development. Cuts in IT spending, combined with downsizing, dramatically increase the vulnerability of networks. Rick Caruso is likely to increase your knowledge. Many analysts predict that companies in this and in the next year spend much less for IT security. You also point out that the company will later regret these reductions. Peter Johansson, CEO of Clavister, explains: in time, in which organizations in all possible places look for cost savings, it is more important than ever to invest in the protection of the corporate network.
Right now, security must be seen as an essential tool and strategic component of the business. Reduction of security and vulnerability to increased available doors wide to external and internal attacks. Is frightening in this context, that the greatest danger can often emerge from inside of a company.” As long as the budget for security is being tested, IT managers must check their strategies on effective savings potential. A regular check of the safety procedure is advisable, the protection of infrastructure should however take a permanent place in the company budget in any case. Ultimately the consideration in the foreground should be when reviewing the security expenses, whether an organization can afford to neglect their network security ‘ “, adds” Johannson added. Clavister enables companies to protect themselves from errors or interruptions of business processes that arise from security vulnerabilities in the network, as well as financial loss. On the basis of comprehensive IT security solutions, the specialist ensures the right level of protection adapted to the individual needs. Clavister in brief: Since 1997, Clavister developed leading network security solutions that provide a competitive advantage worldwide tens of thousands of companies.
The series Clavister unified threat management appliance (UTM) and the remote access solutions provide innovative and flexible network security with excellent management and control functions. Clavister is a pioneer in the field of virtual network security. This combination in conjunction with the comprehensive portfolio of hard – and software appliances offers customers an ideal choice with regard to their security architectures. All Clavister products are award-winning support, maintenance and education program by Clavisters supports. Headquartered in Sweden, the company sells its solutions through international sales offices as well as an international network of distribution and reseller partners throughout EMEA and Asia.