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NSS provides professional information security
services throughout the United States. At NSS we understand that
small businesses have different needs, and budgets, than large international
corporations. One professional service will not fit all. At NSS
we provide low overhead, high quality services.
NSS consultants are members of the FBI sponsored InfraGard, a
non-profit consortium dedicated to improving data security standards
and processes that protect America's vital information infrastructure,
and members of the Information Security Services Association (ISSA).
NSS provides expert consulting in the following areas:
- Enterprise Information Risk Assessment
- Network and Data Security Assessments
- HIPAA and Healthcare Privacy Compliance
- Website Security Testing
- Security Polices and Procedures Development
- External and Internal Network Vulnerability
Testing (Network Penetration Testing)
- Information Security Training and Awareness Programs
- Business Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)
- Business Resumption Plans (BRP)
- Incident Response Services
U.S. businesses lost almost One Trillion Dollars in 2000 to computer
crime, fraud, and destructive code according to the FBI. Here
in
the year 2003, that figure is expected to increase.
Most sites do not have enough skilled resources, as it is, to complete
day-to-day network tasks, and few employ full-time security personnel.
Even with a full-time security team, it is a challenge to keep up
with hacking trends and tools.
The use of "firewalls" on the Internet gateways provides
a false sense of security. An estimated 75% of computer crime actually
occurs from within the organization according to the FBI. Disgruntled
employees may steal, modify, and destroy critical corporate information.
An experienced hacker will often find a way around or through
a firewall itself. Sophisticated tools in the hacker underground
can
bypass the Internet / Intranet firewall. More experienced
hackers often attack through vendor modems or use social
engineering techniques that completely avoid conventional firewalls.
To date, 100% of the security audits and risk assessments performed
by NSS consultants, including Fortune 100 companies, hospitals (HIPAA),
manufacturers, and financial institutions, have revealed serious
security issues. One of these was a major health-care provider in
the mid-west, where NSS consultants demonstrated how an outsider
could easily access and modify patient data, pharmacy databases,
and financial data.
Are the hackers winning? In some cases, yes. But it is very difficult
to get a complete picture. Most computer crimes go unreported. Many
companies feel reporting a computer break-in could affect the image
and stock value of a company. No one can say for sure how many systems
are being compromised. But one thing is certain. You don't want
your systems at risk.
- Experience
- Low Overhead = Low Cost High Quality Services
- Client Confidentiality
- Complete Range of Information Security Services
Some organizations hire a "Final Four" accounting group
to perform data security services. Unfortunately, these firms
have
high overhead rates and often equally high turn-over rate. This
can lead to high hourly rates for new consultants that lack the
required experience. The cost of huge marketing overhead, partner
bonuses, and continuous re-training is passed on to the customer.
Let NSS provide your information security services. Data security
requires an expert level of knowledge and continued study to follow
rapidly evolving technologies and security issues. Our consultants
hold nationally recognized certifications in the information security
profession including CISSP (Certified Information Security Professional),
CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Planner), and CCP (Certified
Computer Professional). Our consultants also hold Master degrees
in technical fields. NSS consultants average twelve years experience
in data security and are true experts in the field.
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