Recommendations

Security & Privacy for businesses

• 5 key elements for your PC security plan
  1. Use password protection
  2. Choose creative passwords
  3. Use encryption
  4. Never leave data unattended
  5. Limit laptop breaches
• Network security: It's your hub, so protect it
  1. Establish network passwords
  2. Create firewalls
  3. Use access authentication
  4. Encrypt your network
• Don't let a Web security breakdown break your company
  1. Use firewall software for Internet connections
  2. Encrypt e-mail messages
  3. Secure your web site
• Be defensive: Keep computer viruses at bay
  1. Use virus protection software and update your virus definitions frequently
  2. Don't open unknown e-mails
  3. Exercise caution in downloading files
  4. Don't allow all employees to load their own software
  5. Watch out for hoaxes
• Your data has been wiped out - has your business too?
  1. Establish a backup schedule
  2. Do a backup before every new installation
  3. Store copies off-site
  4. Don't over reuse backup tape
  5. Consider a backup service

Security & Privacy for Home Users

• 5 Steps to Personal Computing Security
  1. Bring your computer up-to-date
  2. Develop good ongoing maintenance practices
  3. Stay on top of the latest virus information
  4. Find ways to reduce spam
  5. Don't let others spoil your online fun