Security Tools
After the potential sources of threats and the types of
damage that can occur have been identified, putting the
proper security policies and safeguards in place becomes
much easier. Organizations have an extensive choice of
technologies, ranging from anti-virus software packages
to dedicated network security hardware, such as firewalls
and intrusion detection systems, to provide protection for
all areas of the network.
Top Ten Security Tips
1. Encourage or require employees to choose
passwords that are not obvious.
2. Require employees to change passwords every
90 days.
3. Make sure your virus protection subscription
is current.
4. Educate employees about the security risks of
e-mail attachments.
5. Implement a complete and comprehensive
network security solution.
6. Assess your security posture regularly.
7. When an employee leaves a company, remove
that employee’s network access immediately.
8. If you allow people to work from home, provide
a secure, centrally managed server for remote
traffic.
9. Update your Web server software regularly.
10. Do not run any unnecessary network services.
