Internet security assessment

How do you find out what hackers can get into before they've tried? IBM's "ethical hackers" can simulate a real intruder's attacks but in a controlled, safe way for you. And they'll tell you what they find and how you can fix it to keep them out.

IBM's Internet Security Assessment is comprehensive, covering not only the intruder view of the system but also examines the configuration and management of the systems, factors that could lead to new exposures in the future.

This assessment will be custom designed to cover whatever system platforms, network connections, software and databases comprise your IT facilities.

When you provide a service to users over the Internet, such as a database linked to your webserver, you expose your organisation to new risks. Every service opens a new path between the Internet and your organisation. These paths to your organisation's network and data can be exploited by "hackers". Your organisation can be embarrassed or interrupted in the best cases, and can lose customers and money in the worst.

IBM Security Consultants can help your organisation to minimise the risk of a hacker causing damage to your network. This service gives you a comprehensive review of your Internet solution, on both a technical level and a management level. The technology review, consisting of multiple "intrusion tests" and configuration analysis, gives you a thorough understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of your Internet solution. The management review consists of interviews with administrators and management, and of reviews of security documentation. This provides you with insight into how your organisation is prepared to handle the security of the solution over time.