Intrusion Detection Systems For Small Business

Detect and block threats before they gain a foothold.

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are sophisticated cyber security tools to add to your security posture. Paired with Managed Services, you can instantly add an IT department to your small business. Let's talk about IT.

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TUCU is a Toronto IT Security & Managed Services Provider offering network security, network management and intrusion detection systems to SMB's who do not have an internal IT department.

We deploy and oversee systems that keep your network secure from outside threats from the public web.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a network Intrusion Detection System (IDS)? I have a network firewall. Do I still need IDS? I read that perimeter security is replaced by Zero Trust Networking. Is this true? Do I need a professional to use IDS tools?

What is a network Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?

Intrusion Detection Systems are a component of overall network perimeter security.

Perimeter security involves safeguarding a company’s network from unauthorized users.

Managed Service Providers (MSP) and internal IT departments use tools and manage hardware and systems to defend network integrity, including firewalls, border routers, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). These advanced tools enable network administrators to keep a close eye and tight control over all network traffic, including devices and user accounts connecting to a network, and volume of data traveling the network. Anomalies and security threats are detected and quarantined.

Read our in depth IT Guide: Understanding Intrusion Detection For SMB's

I have a network firewall. Do I still need IDS?

Network firewalls are one part of overall network perimeter security for businesses with physical servers on premise. Intrusion Detection Systems are another.

IT security solutions should be built in layers, so that when one layer fails to detect a threat, another layer catches it. Each layer is finely tuned and better at catching specific threats. All layers working in tandem provide your best defense against cyber threats.

Multi layered approaches are considered best practice.

I read that perimeter security is replaced by Zero Trust Networking. Is this true?

Perimeter security is an important part of any local, on premise network security strategy.

Zero Trust Networking is another layer, and a very important one.

In the past, perimeter security worked alone, defending company network from the outside web and external threats. Today, we know that approximately 30-40% of network security breaches are caused internally, both accidentally and intentionally. Zero Trust networking helps combat internal security threats.

Do I need a professional to use IDS tools?

Every audit varies, depending on the number of devices and accounts to be audited, the age of the devices, how well maintained they are, etc. On average, each server takes 75 minutes, and each computer takes 20 minutes. We will take additional time to sit with you for your initial IT consultation. Once we have gathered all the necessary information, we will return to our offices and begin preparing your Executive Summary Report and purchasing links and deliver them to you via email within 2-5 business days. We can then schedule your follow up phone consultation to answer your questions about your cyber security audit findings.

TUCU is one such Managed Services Provider in Toronto. We provide comprehensive IT Security services as part of our IT management services. Schedule your free consultation to learn how we can serve as your IT department.

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