Security is his business. Originally focused as a networking business in 1992, when Bell purchased it, MicroAge has since developed into a company concerned with designing and providing security in the business environment. Prior to 1992, businesses needed only to focus within their four walls when providing network security. Since its release to the public in 1992, the Internet has poked holes in these walls, creating a new set of security issues. In 1992, there were only 50 Web sites.
Today there are millions.
For local businesses, it has moved past the point of questioning the value of the Internet to how they can use it effectively to ensure their survival. For most traditional businesses, this requires a new way of approaching their business model. There are external risks such as hackers and competitors which standard protection such as a firewall can not stop. Furthermore, using a browser or e-mail may provide a port of entry for these threats. Eighty percent of all intrusions occur from behind the firewall.