Security has the very specific task of protecting a network from harmful elements that may compromise or corrupt a working infrastructure. An unfortunate truth is that security comes at a cost. The more protective a security blanket is for a network, the more restrictive it also becomes for the users. Never has this been more true than now, as users find themselves needing to remain connected in more ways than ever.

From user interfaces and online ordering to business to business (B2B) data transfers, the world of business relies heavily on allowing incoming and outgoing network traffic. These new features greatly enhance and add flexibility in business models. But these same features add security risk and vulnerability.

What separates good security from great security is not the heavy handed ability to restrict network traffic to a minimum. What makes great security is the offering of reliable protection without the choke-hold of usability upon the users. Biometrics, seamless hardware management, invisibly segmented networks – these tools and more are some of the many options that can be used to create amazing security without the sacrifice of usability.

Just as a bank vault is designed with air holes, a great security expert is as much aware of the user productivity on a network as the potential threats.

- Mira Solutions