Webvisions Unveils Security Powerpack For Hosts Across Asia Pacific

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Designed to safeguard enterprise networks and servers against securitybreaches, unauthorised access and hacker attacks, Security Powerpackguarantees real-time intrusion detection, uninterrupted regulation ofnetwork activity and incorporates dedicated network-based and host-basedsensors. These network sensors provide 24x7 live security alerts, and promptsystem administrators to take immediate counteractive steps. Webvisions'Real-time Security Defense Service also provides real-time remedial actionsto disable hacking activities.
"A reliable IT infrastructure is a prerequisite for E-business, with networksecurity being most essential," Roger Lim, CEO of Webvisions said. "WithSecurity Powerpack, we will be able to provide secure hosting solutions ataffordable rates, thereby underscoring our firm commitment to providing andanticipating the needs of our customers."
Network security is an increasingly urgent issue, especially with moreviruses corrupting systems and crippling businesses. IDG News Servicereported that the Code Red worm and its variants have so far cost companiesover US$2 billion, affecting thousands of computers and servers worldwide.Last year, the Love Bug virus caused havoc with damages amounting to US$8.7billion.
"We have been activating our network team to strengthen the variousoperating systems of our dedicated servers, at no extra cost to existingcustomers. We patch vulnerabilities in operating systems at the earliestpossible opportunity, thereby reassuring our customers that we provide theshortest turn-around-time for technical support. This move clearlydemonstrates our firm belief in ensuring that our customers have peace ofmind," Lim said.
Security Powerpack is designed to empower businesses against such attacksand consists of the following solutions:
Dedicated Server - With a choice between the Linux or Windows 2000operating platforms, the Webvisions Dedicated Servers Programme includesrack space, bandwidth, Internet connection, hardware maintenance,uninterruptible power supply and 24x7 server monitoring, thereby promising areliable, robust, flexible and secure hosting solution for mission-criticalapplications.Managed Firewall Services - This protects online business fromintruders. A firewall can be used in conjunction with co-located solutionsor dedicated servers to monitor and prevent unauthorised access toenterprise networks.Managed Intrusion Detection System Service - This is an additionalstratum of security protection on top of firewall protection. Internetpackets going in and out of the network segment or servers will be monitoredand alerts will be generated to reduce the risk of hacking activities.Real-time Security Defense Service - Webvisions completes the range ofManaged Security Services by introducing a 24x7 security alert and responseservice by monitoring the alerts generated by the firewall and IntrusionDetection Service devices to advise and counteract any hacking and maliciousattacks on the servers. This greatly reduces the duration and probability ofattacks to the servers as the security alerts and activities will bemonitored and managed by security consultants on an around-the-clock basis.