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Network Defence launches NHS N3 network vulnerability scanning
service
20 May 2009
Network Defence has launched the UK’s first N3 network vulnerability
scanning service for NHS trusts. The service will ensure that NHS trusts
fully comply with information governance standards and regularly assess
systems and networks for malicious threats and potential data loss.
This brand new service is the first of its kind in the UK and is set
to kick off a new trend in N3 network security for NHS organisations
looking to further protect their network.
David Beesley, managing director for Network Defence, said: “We are
really excited about our new service as not only does it rigorously scan
the N3 facing network for any weaknesses or potential threats, but it
does this while the system is live — enabling us to identify any
vulnerabilities without disrupting business continuity.
"This is crucial for busy organisations, such as NHS Trusts, who need
to have access to their data at all times.
“The service is already being used by one NHS organisation and with
more and more security breach stories appearing in the press we believe
that more NHS Trusts will see the benefits and look to take up the
service.”
The service, which remotely checks the N3 facing network and
identifies any weaknesses or vulnerabilities which could be exploited,
provides NHS trusts with a report which can be used to identify and
target areas which need additional security.
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