How A System Admin Monitors His Network And Security
As an administrator, I am constantly reviewing my Windows Server for irregularities. While my office network is small, I have the sole responsibility of ensuring the data contained within it is kept secure. In an attempt to thwart would-be attacks, I have invested in a firewall, some generic security seminars through SANS and I ensure that my virus software is up to date with regular updates and automated deployment.
In order to successfully support clients, I determined that accessibility to their servers and applications remotely was a major requirement. To do this, I have configured my own firewall and that of my clients to securely allow me to access their servers remotely.
In the case of any abnormality, I am notified by pager and e-mail that action needs to be taken. I respond quickly.