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Monday, June 11, 2007
Entrepreneur.com writer Peter Alexander, Is Your Business Safe?
Is Your Business Safe From Internet Security Threats?
In an article by Peter Alexander in Entrepreneur.com the answer to this question is explained about as well as possible as to why today’s small business owner needs to pay close attention to the issue of Internet security. Here are a couple of key points that are made:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,322247,00.html
In an article by Peter Alexander in Entrepreneur.com the answer to this question is explained about as well as possible as to why today’s small business owner needs to pay close attention to the issue of Internet security. Here are a couple of key points that are made:
- "Because they have a false sense of security and assume they’re not at risk, many small-business owners don't adequately protect their computers and networks from spyware, viruses, worms, hacker attacks, customer data theft and other security threats."
- "The result: Nearly half of all small and mid-sized businesses haven’t taken the most basic security precautions, such as installing antivirus and anti-spyware programs…."
- "In recent years, many corporations, impacted by internet threats and in order to comply with strict security measures required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulations, have significantly bolstered their network security. As a result, criminals are increasingly turning their attentions toward easier hacker targets--small businesses."
- "Many hackers now have software tools that constantly search the internet for unprotected networks and computers. Once discovered, unprotected computers can be accessed and controlled by a hacker, who can use them to launch attacks on other computers or networks."
- "Small businesses often lack the financial resources that large companies have to bounce back from security attacks."
- "Internet security should be a fundamental part of your business survival/continuity plan."
- "Do you have a full understanding of the security you need vs. what you currently have?"
- "Does computer security seem like too a daunting task for you to handle? If so, hire a consultant to perform a security audit of your business systems and network and make recommendations."
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,322247,00.html
Posted at 8:01 PM on Monday, June 11, 2007
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