NETWORK AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
Network and IT Infrastructure Security: Building Resilient, Secure Foundations
In an increasingly connected digital world, securing your network and IT infrastructure is essential to protecting critical business operations and sensitive data. As organizations face an ever-growing number of sophisticated cyber threats, from ransomware to insider attacks, a robust network security strategy is essential to defend against breaches and maintain operational integrity.
At Cratos Can Inc., we deliver comprehensive Network and IT Infrastructure Security solutions that ensure your organization’s critical systems are protected, resilient, and compliant with modern cybersecurity standards. Our solutions are designed to secure network access, optimize platform security, and implement advanced segmentation techniques such as micro-segmentation and Zero Trust architectures to keep your business safe from both external and internal threats.
Key Components of Network and IT Infrastructure Security
Network Access Control (NAC)
Securing network access is the first line of defense in protecting your infrastructure. NAC ensures that only authenticated and authorized users or devices can connect to your network, reducing the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches. Our NAC solutions provide granular control over who or what can access your network, enforcing security policies based on identity, device type, and security posture.
- a. Device and User Authentication: We use multi-factor authentication (MFA) and secure access protocols to verify users and devices before they gain network access.
- b. Policy Enforcement: Security policies tailored to your organization ensure that access is granted based on roles, responsibilities, and device security status.
Platform Security Solutions
Platform security encompasses the protection of your IT infrastructure, including servers, endpoints, and cloud platforms. Our platform solutions are designed to harden your systems against attacks, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access. From endpoint detection and response (EDR) to server hardening and secure cloud configurations, we protect every layer of your infrastructure.
- a. Endpoint Security: Continuous monitoring and threat detection across all connected devices, with rapid response capabilities to stop attacks before they cause damage.
- b. Server and Cloud Protection: Securing cloud-based and on-premises servers through proper configurations, regular updates, and proactive threat management.
Network Segmentation and Micro-Segmentation
Network segmentation divides your network into smaller, isolated sections to limit the spread of an attack and contain security threats. Each segment can be secured with tailored policies that restrict user and device access to only what is necessary for business functions. This approach not only improves security but also enhances compliance and simplifies monitoring.
Micro-segmentation takes this a step further by applying security controls at a more granular level, down to individual workloads or devices. By isolating critical assets and sensitive data, even lateral movement within the same network is tightly controlled. This prevents attackers from easily jumping between different segments and minimizes the blast radius in case of a breach.
- a. Isolate Sensitive Data: Separate high-value assets from less critical components to mitigate risk.
- b. Granular Control: Apply tailored security controls to individual segments, ensuring strict access to sensitive data.
Zero Trust Security Architecture
Traditional network security models operate on the assumption that everything inside the network is trusted. However, with the rise of insider threats and advanced persistent attacks, the Zero Trust model is the new standard in cybersecurity. Zero Trust assumes that no user or device, whether inside or outside the network, is trusted by default.
Cratos Can Inc. implements Zero Trust architectures by enforcing strict verification of every user and device, monitoring all traffic, and applying least-privilege access controls. Continuous authentication and real-time monitoring are fundamental to this approach, ensuring that trust is never assumed but always verified.
- a. Least Privilege Access: Limit access to only what is necessary for each user or device, minimizing the attack surface.
- b. Continuous Verification: Users and devices must continuously authenticate to access systems and data, reducing the risk of lateral movement within the network.
Network Traffic Monitoring and Threat Detection
Advanced threat detection capabilities are essential for early identification of potential breaches or malicious activity. We deploy real-time monitoring tools that analyze network traffic, detect anomalies, and provide actionable insights to mitigate threats quickly. By leveraging machine learning and AI-driven tools, our solutions identify suspicious activity before it escalates into a full-blown attack.
- a. Real-Time Visibility: Continuous monitoring of network traffic to detect anomalies and unauthorized activities.
- b. Threat Intelligence: Use of AI and threat intelligence to predict, detect, and respond to threats before they cause damage.