All areas of government have become dependent on information technology to manage vast amounts of data. The ability to convert paper documentation to electronic has reduced the number of physical files needed, but at the same time has dramatically increase network traffic and storage requirements for the information needed to operate government offices and serve the public.

Data security and identity theft are concerns for government officials. Especially at the local and state levels, the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and other database technologies created the ability to extend information previously only available to a few to a wide number of users over internet.

The drive to reduce costs in government have raised the question of efficiencies of departments. Reductions in funding have decreased funds available for training and development of employees. LOCKNET can provide expertise in network security and network management to supplement the skills of your current IT staff. This can free them of routine activities, to focus on improving the user environment or implementing new applications.

External threats and content management can be handled by. nfire Network Security Management to manage your firewall and network security to protect against viruses and malicious code attacks. The reporting capabilities of nfire extend beyond management of network security. nfire reporting can also show internet use by specific employees and highly trafficked internet sites. Together with LOCKNET'snsentry remote network management constantly monitors your network, alerts are generated immediately for your IT staff, allowing them to proactively address problems before they result in costly downtime.