Home About Me Contact Support BLive To Me! Monthly Specials   News and Newsletters Monthly Specials Managed Services HyBlue™ Portal Security Info & Alerts Security Checklist Network Management Performance Analysis Security Lessons Learned Risk Assessment Disaster Recovery Weekly Tech Bargains   Small Business Computer Security Checklist Securing your business network is an on-going process. Unfortunately, we can't write out a prescription guaranteed to secure your network against every possible threat, but a checklist like this one can help you to avoid forgetting the essentials.  Click on any of the step in the checklist to see why you should do it and how to do it. Use Strong Passwords and Write Them Down or Use an Encrypted Password Database.  Better Still, Use Two-Factor Authentication Instead of Passwords. Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Software. Protect Against Internet Intrusions. Regularly Check For and Apply Security Updates. Routinely Back Up Your Data, and Verify You Can Restore From the Backup. Apply Common Sense When Dealing with E-mail. Be Aware of the Risks of File-Sharing. Routinely Check for Suspicious Activity. Educate Your Employees About Your Security and Acceptable Use Policies. Develop and Continually Refine a Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan. Limit Access to Sensitive and Confidential Data. The list above was adapted from checklists available at several authoritative web sites: Microsoft Small Business Computer Security Checklist Microsoft Recommendations for Securing Wireless Networks Better Business Bureau, National Cyber Security Alliance, and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Business Computer Security Checklist Australian Government Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts - Internet Security Essentials Checklist Internet Security Alliance Common Sense Guide to Cyber Security for Small Businesses National Cyber Security Alliance's Top 10 Cyber Security Tips You can also view an interactive security demo “How to reduce your risk from viruses, hackers and other threats” at Microsoft’s Small Business Center.       Copyright 2005 Duke InfoSecurity & InfoTechnology Services. All rights reserved PRIVACY POLICY                    Terms of Services & Legal Notices