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60% of UK website tests revealed Internet encryption and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities

10th April 2008 60% of web application tests performed for UK organisations showed that their websites contain weak encryption or cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities Read More

Demilitarised Zone most secure option for BlackBerry device

28th February 2008 Recent BlackBerry testing by IT security consultancy, NTA Monitor, has revealed that organisations are still not configuring these mobile devices correctly Read More

Retailers should put security top of their Christmas list

13th November 2007 With British consumers spending more than £6.6 billion online in the last two months of last year, the 2007 festive season is set to be one of great cheer for online retailers Read More

Businesses warned not to have skeletons in cupboards

13th November 2007 For many organisations, the festive season is an opportunity to heave a corporate sigh of relief and enjoy the brief respite in frenetic business activity as countless people all over the world, go home to celebrate Christmas Read More

NTA's internal security services 

Network Architecture Test

The Network Architecture Test service provides a detailed examination of networks and systems from a variety of internal perspectives, as well as a security assessment of the design and configuration of key systems to identify any security weaknesses that may exist. Testing is flexible, with options including the testing of a defined set of systems or the identification and testing of all visible systems within a network segment.

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Network Architecture Audit

The Network Architecture Audit provides a detailed security assessment of the design and configuration of key perimeter systems in order to identify any security weaknesses that may exist. The service can then range from the examination of a single server to a full audit of all systems on the network perimeter, according to customer requirements.

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Desktop Security Review

NTA would examine the operating system installed on the desktop for areas such as patch updates, vulnerability of standard applications such as Internet Explorer, assessment of any client firewall parameters and password authentication.

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Database Test

Database testing would normally be performed onsite and would typically include issues such as vulnerabilities associated with the software version, security patches, weak passwords, permissions, authentication methods and server evaluations.

The service covers Oracle, Radius, MS-SQL and other database types.

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Physical Security Review

This service would involve NTA conducting an audit of the server room, looking at access control, disaster prevention, continuity capabilities, high availability and fault tolerance, logging and monitoring, incident response, the organisation and layout of the room and other aspects that may impact on security.

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IT Health CHECK

The IT Health Check Service, or CHECK, was developed to enhance the availability and quality of the IT Health Check services that are provided to government in line with HMG policy. Companies belonging to CHECK are measured against high standards set by CESG. IT Health Checks identify vulnerabilities in IT systems and networks which may compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information held on that IT system.

NTA is a founder member of the CHECK scheme and has continually maintained the highest 'Green' level of accreditation. Please contact NTA to discuss your IT Health Check requirements.