In our current digital world, keeping your network running smoothly and securely is essential for any business. Whether you’re a large company with a complex network or a Managed Service Provider (MSP) looking after the networks of many clients, you know that things can go wrong. This could be a cyberattack, an unexpected equipment problem, or even a simple mistake in a configuration. How effectively can your network manage these challenges and swiftly return to normal? This capability to anticipate, endure, and recover from disruptions is what we refer to as network resilience.
SecHard’s DeviceBox is a platform designed to help you build this resilience into your network infrastructure. We believe that a truly resilient network starts with strong fundamentals – good security practices and well-managed systems. But it also needs the ability to adapt and recover when problems do occur.
It’s useful to understand how DeviceBox fits with other security tools you might use, like those from Palo Alto Networks, Trellix, Fortinet, or Symantec. DeviceBox doesn’t replace these tools; it works alongside them. While they focus on stopping specific threats, DeviceBox ensures your underlying network is strong and can recover efficiently. This makes your whole security setup more effective.
A Clearer View for Stronger Resilience
Managing a network with devices from different vendors can be complicated. DeviceBox helps by giving you a single, clear view and control point for all these varied network components. This is helpful for enterprises and particularly valuable for MSPs.
For MSPs, DeviceBox includes a multi-tenant feature, meaning you can manage the networks of multiple clients from one central dashboard while keeping each client’s information securely separate. This centralized approach simplifies how you oversee network operations and apply consistent resilience practices everywhere.
Solid Foundations: Consistent Hardening and Compliance
A big part of network resilience is making sure your network devices are set up securely in the first place. This reduces the chances of an attack succeeding. DeviceBox helps you automate the process of hardening your systems – applying strong security configurations based on recognized industry standards like CIS Benchmarks or DISA-STIGs. If a device’s settings drift from your required secure setup, DeviceBox can help identify and correct this. This means your network devices consistently meet your security standards, making your entire network less vulnerable and better able to withstand potential threats.
Keeping Things Running: Lifecycle Management and Fast Recovery
Resilience is truly tested when things go wrong. How quickly can your network recover? DeviceBox helps here with features for managing the lifecycle of your network devices:
Backup and Restore: DeviceBox automates the backup of your network device configurations. If a device fails or there’s a major error, you can restore it quickly, which means less downtime.
Change Monitoring: It keeps track of changes made to device configurations. This is useful for understanding what happened if an issue occurs and for ensuring changes are authorized.
Updates and Patches: The platform assists in managing updates and security patches for your network devices, helping to close security gaps as they become known.
These automated processes help reduce manual work, cut down on errors, and ensure your network can get back to normal operation more quickly after a disruption.
Smooth and Secure Operations: Access Control and Performance Insights
A resilient network also needs to operate reliably, with clear controls over who can access critical parts. DeviceBox contributes by:
Managing Access: It includes features like a TACACS+ and RADIUS server, allowing you to centrally control and log who accesses your network devices and what they do. This helps limit the potential damage if an account is compromised.
Monitoring Performance: DeviceBox keeps an eye on how your network devices are performing, looking at things like data traffic, processor load, and uptime. This helps you spot potential issues, like a failing device or unusual activity that might signal an attack, and ensures your network can handle the demands placed on it.
SecHard’s View: Resilience Starts with a Strong Core
At SecHard, we believe that a resilient network is built on a foundation of well-managed, secure, and consistently configured systems. DeviceBox provides the tools to establish and maintain this strong core. When your network infrastructure itself is resilient, your specialized security tools can be more effective, and your business is better prepared to handle the unexpected.
If you’re looking for a practical way to improve the resilience of your network, or those of your clients, we’d be happy to talk with you about how DeviceBox can help.