In the continual movement towards IP-based security, networks are playing a greater role in integrators’ security plans for their end users, as well as in the way they themselves operate. Networking and IT knowledge are becoming more and more useful — if not necessary — to remain successful, profitable and even relevant in today’s security environment.
In the IT world, monitoring the health and reliability of networks has been a best practice for many, many years. The ability to know immediately when an issue arises with a network or a device on that network can be incredibly valuable, allowing IT staff to identify and address problems while reducing or even eliminating network downtime. In some cases, this monitoring can even identify potential problems proactively, increasing the value of monitoring by allowing staff to address them before they can occur.