Media

Centralized and On-site Management Solutions for Star TV Group Channel

Asianet Trivandrum, which is part of Star TV Group, is one of the few prolific media organizations using Nortech expertise today. Nortech's philosophy is to employ the best people, tools and processes to provide the services needed to enhance their ability to focus on what really matters - efficient operations, customer service and new-business opportunities. Nortech collaborates with them to understand their unique IT infrastructure management needs and offers tailored solutions that address their requirements.

Providing centralized and on-site management solutions to ensure their IT infrastructure meets the demands of their business, Nortech gives them the flexibility to choose the services they need, when needed.
For implementing an ISMS framework which is SOX compliant we offer Asianet a complete Managed Security Service. As a part of this service our qualified information systems auditors will audit and certify the IT infrastructure of Asianet on a periodic basis. We will also assist Asianet IT team to design & implement an ISMS which adheres to international standard. We also offer services of a competent engineer at Asianet's main office, who monitors and analyzes the Asianet network and systems on a continuous basis. By adhering to the structured approach in conducting the Risk Assessment, Gap Analysis & Risk Management, Asianet will be able to reap the following benefits:

  • Link Security to Business goals of Asianet and provide a proactive approach to managing information security
  • Implement a Security Framework which is compliant to leading standards
  • Protect sensitive information from threats
  • Ensure Business Continuity, minimize Business Damage and maximize ROI
  • Define best practices
  • Identify the existing controls
  • Risk Management
    • A clear understanding on the required controls

Nortech's association with Asianet revolves around Managed Security Services, which is limited to the information systems infrastructure (systems, network, processes and structure) of Asianet at its Head Office in Trivandrum, including the interfaces of its various sites across India. However, individual sites are excluded from the scope of this project. Managed Security Services are provided by posting a Nortech security professional at Asianet's office. The security engineer monitors and manages Asianet network on a daily basis and contributes proactively to ensure security of information in the organization. Details of tasks carried out by security professional are provided below:

  • Firewall(s) security management
  • Threat and Log Analysis
  • HIDS alert analysis
  • LAN security checks (network shares, port scans)
  • Virus trend analysis
  • Virus' \ SPAM \ Worm's and other security advisories
  • Patch management & compliance review
  • Review of network security architecture
  • User authorization process, access permissions, user deletion verification
  • Analysis of weak and default passwords on principal systems
  • Server Room security review. Verification of upgrades on servers, network devices and security devices
  • Vulnerability assessment & compliance review
  • Desktop Audits on sampling basis