Obama calls for federal cybersecurity standards in response to breach fears

It's no surprise that lawmakers across the aisle were quick to cooperate on cybersecurity concerns. After all, eWeek noted that 67 percent of government IT heads have reservations about their facility's ability to keep pace with the evolving complexities of modern data center security. With IT decision makers at the federal level on alert, this legislation has as good a chance as any of uniting Congress and spurring Capitol Hill into action.

The best defense is a multi-layered approach
While Congress drafts federal new cybersecurity laws, you and your IT team can do their part to make your facility better prepared for a breach. Manufacturing Business Technology recommended that IT teams invest in an intrusion detection system, which can be connected to your system easily with the help of a serial-to-Ethernet accessory. Detection and prevention are vital parts of any breach defense strategy, so don't settle for less when it comes to dealing with your contingency strategy.

Perle's serial to Ethernet converters connect serial based equipment across an Ethernet network. The Perle IOLAN range of Console Servers, Device Servers and Terminal Servers feature built-in support for IPv6 along with a broad range of authentication methods and encryption technologies.