Menu Our Services		In case you are wondering what that window that just popped up meant, we are here to give you a better understanding.  Obviously, this isn't the place for a full blown tutorial on TCP/IP, but it is important that you have a basic knowledge of how TCP/IP and the Internet work.   TCP/IP is an acronym for Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol and it is the backbone of the Internet.  Every host or node (computer, router, etc.) that is on the Internet has to have a unique identifier.  This identifier is called an IP address.   You have an IP address that your ISP assigned to you.  It is either static (never changes) or it is dynamic (changes every time you connect).  A lot of people think (wrongly) that with a broadband connection such as DSL or cable, that they always have the same IP address.  This is only true if your ISP has given you a static IP.   Why did we show you your IP address when you viewed this page?  Because we are trying to raise awareness about how dangerous the Internet can be.  We don't believe that you should be paranoid, you should just be informed about the possible hazards associated with being online.   In order for hackers to attack your systems, they must know the IP address to target.  Guess what?  It's not a big secret, as we have already demonstrated.  This website is up and running 24/7 and it wouldn't take much to log every IP address that visits this page.  The danger is not in the sites that display your IP address to you, it is the sites that are logging it behind the scenes.   How safe is the data on your systems?  Do you keep confidential client data?  "Contact" us today and we will be happy to discuss your security needs with you.		Intrusion Software   Intrusion Detection Software as it is commonly referred to, is really a false sense of security.  This software works by monitoring ports that are open on your system.  By monitoring your ports, you make yourself more attractive to a hacker by basically sending a beacon out to the world at large announcing the ports that you have open.  Don't put your important data at risk by choosing a mediocre solution.         We Know Firewalls   Your firewall is only as good as it's configuration.  Unfortunately firewalls don't work right out of the box.  It takes an experienced and knowledgeable person to properly configure the product.  CTC has a vast amount of experience with many different firewall products.  We can assess your needs and make a recommendation that will fit your budget.         Self Test   Steve Gibson of Gibson Research is definitely the authority when it comes to Internet security.  Stop by his site at www.grc.com and make sure you check out his Shields Up application.  The application will give you a preliminary assessment.

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