Abstract: There is presented a method and system for remotely managing and protecting computer networks from unauthorized intrusion and hacking attacks. The present invention allows a remote security management center to provide many of the monitoring and protection functions traditionally carried out by an information technology support center located at a particular network site. The remote center can monitor a protected network and intervene to thwart hacking or viral/worm attacks against the separate protected network through the global network attached to the protected network (e.g. Internet).