Data-Systems Security

As system, network, and internet technologies continue to expand, the risks from internal and external threats grow exponentially. Risks from hackers, disgruntled employees, competitors, and viruses require thorough assessment and logical countermeasures deployed.

Depending on staff availability, size and complexity of operations, the typical risk survey can be completed in 2-5 days per location. An additional 3-5 days is normally required to produce the report. The focus of this assessment is on prevention of loss through system controls as follows:

Each of the above areas is assessed and recommendations to improve deficiencies are made. The deliverable is a report documenting weaknesses and the recommendations to strengthen the system.

Network vulnerability testing can also be conducted at the client's request.

AH&T has reviewed and conducted information security and trade secret assessments for software developers, pharmaceutical companies, government system contractors, chemical manufacturing firms, and others. The staff includes former systems/data investigators from EDS, IBM, and the financial and intelligence communities.

Armfield, Harrison & Thomas, Inc., 20 S. King Street, Leesburg, VA 20175. Tel: 703-777-2223; Fax: 703-777-2668.