If you have ever had to wait while your computer’s anti-virus (AV) does a scan, then you understand the frustration that comes with trying to run a major network that involves hundreds (or thousands) of virtual and physical machines. Utilizing AV functions on a corporate network is very different than your personal computer, but the challenges that corporate IT directors face are very similar to the issues you face with slowed performance thanks to AV scans.
On A Much Bigger Scale
AV scans on corporate machines tend to be much more resource intensive than the quick scans done on personal computers. When corporate IT directors start looking for issues that could compromise their networks, they perform a variety of AV scans that can reveal important information. When you add in the security needs of the cloud, the problem is enhanced to a much higher level.
Cloud Security Issues
The advanced security systems used by cloud service providers can help to eliminate the concerns that come with sharing information over private and public connections, but there is still the concern that comes with maintaining the dynamic virtual infrastructure that makes cloud systems so flexible. If each virtual machine needs to be scanned to keep a cloud system secure, then that is going to significantly reduce the effectiveness of the cloud network.
Grinding Scans Creates Security Issues
In the corporate IT world, there can be hundreds of physical machines and thousands of virtual components that require AV scans to be safe. It is inherent in the nature of an AV scan that it affects productivity and slows the machines down to a crawl. Even in the cloud, hampered productivity is an issue with an intense number of AV scans, but that is not the only issue.
AV scans that slow down virtual or physical unit’s productivity, also opens that unit up to being penetrated by hackers. Whenever an IT manager does a network scan, they compromise the entire network while the AV scan is taking place. This is why there is a strong need for IT managers to learn how to balance cyber security with business productivity.
SVA Is the Answer
The answer to the productivity issues created by AV scans on the cloud is a solution called the Security Virtual Appliance (SVA). An SVA allows the IT manager to perform the individual AV tasks through one centralized appliance and significantly reduce lag time. Not only does the SVA increase productivity, but it also enhances security by closing the gaps that are created when an individual AV scan temporarily cripples the system.
When you take your cloud security seriously, then you need to trust in the SVA system offered by the Global Eye. Not only do we offer a completely secure cloud environment that allows you to safely connect to any network in the world, but we can also use our SVA systems to keep all of your security protocols updated.
The Global Eye allows you to achieve that perfect balance between cyber security and business productivity. We maintain that balance no matter how large your networking needs become. Find out about how to upgrade your entire network security by utilizing SVA technology, talk to one our experts today.
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