In an attempt to contribute to the increase of competitiveness of the SMEs in general, the PortalPME – SME’s portal will provide several information that will allow the SMEs to implement better, safer and more economical computer solutions. These solutions will help in their internal modernization process, leading them to be more agile, more competitive and responsive to newer realities.

In this context, and given an increasing raise of importance and dependence on their Information and Communication Systems, the SMEs find themselves in the necessity of being integrated in a truly more digital, broaden and borderless economy. The promoters of the PortalPME find as determinant and necessary an ensemble of contributions that will aid the SMEs in the processes of Information, Formation, Decision and Exploration of their Information and Communication Systems. This circumstance is much more real and consequent as one understands and acknowledges that, in our area, the human resources who operate their Information Systems are few and under qualified.

With the increase in the necessity of communication, interaction and external collaboration, usually through Internet accesses with increscent broadband, the aspect of Security in Information Systems becomes more and more relevant in its various ways. Also, the technical issues regarding Security are wide and difficult to master, even when specific training and continuous attention are held in account.

The good operation of a Information System depends largely on the Security issue, as well as the global operation of the various components of the Computer Network, on its Monitoring and the Security equipments, on the good configuration of the servers and their respective services, etc. In conclusion, it is fair to say that it is the condition of all components that determines the robustness and effectiveness of an Information System in such a way that it is advisable and necessary a global and integrating vision.