Network security consists of the provisions and policies adopted by the network administrator to prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of the computer network and network-accessible resources. wikipedia.org

Active Directory (AD) is a directory service created by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. wikipedia.org

The Windows Azure Platform is a Microsoft cloud platform used to build, host and scale web applications through Microsoft data centers. wikipedia.org

Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances, or simply Cisco ASA 5500 Series, is Cisco's line of network security devices introduced in 2005. wikipedia.org

Windows Server is a brand name for a group of server operating systems released by Microsoft. wikipedia.org

A firewall is a device or set of devices designed to permit or deny network transmissions based upon a set of rules and is frequently used to protect networks from unauthorized access while permitting legitimate communications to pass. wikipedia.org

OpenVPN is an open source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. wikipedia.org

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was enacted by the United States in 1996. wikipedia.org

Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft. wikipedia.org

Technical support or tech support refers to a range of services by which enterprises provide assistance to users of technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods.

Salesforce.com Inc. is a global cloud computing company headquartered in San Francisco, California. wikipedia.org

Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. wikipedia.org