Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need network security?

• The Computer Security Institute (CSI) reports showed an average data security-related loss of $350,424 per company.
• Also reported by the CSI, 59% of companies experienced insider network access abuse, and 52% experienced insider email abuse.
• In 2007, security breaches affecting personal information cost a total of $33.4 billion.
• The SANS Institute finds that an unprotected computer takes a mere 20 minutes to become infected with a potentially debilitating virus.
• The Identity Theft Resource Center found more than 125 million records reported "compromised" in the United States last year.

What are we about?

A key aspect of Information Security is to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of an organization's information. It is only with this information that it can engage in commercial activities. Loss of one or more of these attributes can threaten the continued existence of even the largest corporate entities.

What is our mission?

CIAN, Inc. was formed to provide commercial businesses and government agencies with an early warning defense mechanism against cyber crime and cyber terrorism.

CIAN invokes all aspects of Information Security Management including Access Control, Penetration Testing, Audit Procedures, Incident Response handling, Intrusion Detection, and Risk Management.

CIAN puts the necessary safeguards in place that insure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of an organization's Network data through early warning and detection.

CIAN provides the first line of defense when it comes to mitigating vulnerabilities and ensuring patches are applied to mission critical general support systems.