Know your gear
Boost your physical network security starting at the port. Here's one of the simplest and inexpensive, yet most effective ways you can increase your Layer 1 security. Lock up your network ports with LockPORT Key Locking patch cables. If someone can't disconnect your network cable connections - either intentionally or accidentally - they can't tamper with and bring down your network. Another danger to your network is cable connections that work loose over time or are accidentally knocked out. Loose cable connections are also one of the largest causes of network downtwime.