Secure hosting solutions require a multi-layered approach with the use of several different security tools. Not only do these tools help your company meet various compliance standards, but they also strengthen the security framework of your systems and minimize your overall risk of data loss.
All of these components are required to meet PCI DSS compliance, and highly recommended to meet HIPAA compliance.
Read more about each technical requirement below:
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Daily Log Review While some providers may offer logging (tracking user activity, transporting and storing log events), Online Tech provides the complete logging experience with daily log review, analysis, and monthly reporting.
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File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) Monitoring your files and systems provides valuable insight into your technical environment and provides an additional layer of data security. File integrity monitoring (FIM) is a service that can monitor any changes made to your files.
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Web Application Firewall (WAF) Protect your web servers and databases from malicious online attacks by investing in a web application firewall (WAF). A network firewall’s open port allows Internet traffic to access your websites, but it can also open up servers to potential application attacks (database commands to delete or extract data are sent through a web application to the backend database) and other malicious attacks.
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Two-Factor Authentication Online Tech offers two-factor authentication for VPN (Virtual Private Network) access as an optimal security measure to protect against online fraud and unauthorized access for clients that connect to their networks from a remote location.
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Vulnerability Scanning Vulnerability scanning checks your firewalls, networks and open ports. It is a web application that can detect outdated versions of software, web applications that aren’t securely coded, or misconfigured networks. If you need to meet PCI compliance, you need to run vulnerability scans and produce a report quarterly.
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Patch Management Why is patch management so important? If your servers aren’t updated and managed properly, your data and applications are left vulnerable to hackers, identity thieves and other malicious attacks against your systems.
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Antivirus Antivirus software can detect and remove malware in order to protect your data from malicious attacks. Significantly reduce your risks of data theft or unauthorized access by investing in a simple and effective solution for optimal server protection.
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SSL Certificate In order to safely transmit information online, a SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate provides the encryption of sensitive data, including financial and healthcare. A SSL certificate verifies the identity of a website, allowing web browsers to display a secure website.
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