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Network Security
has become one of the primary technology concerns in business today.
Evron's integrated multi-layered, solutions complement and reinforce
each other to keep your business running smoothly. |
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Free Security Audit:
Evron can conduct an introductory security audit of your
company at no charge to you and without obligation. Find out how well
protected you are and what pieces you may be missing.
For more information, contact us at
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The costs of security breaches have been widely reported and the numbers are mind-boggling: |
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$2 million: Lost by Amazon.com in one Denial Of Service attack in 2000
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$456 Million: Lost to computer crime in 2002 by just 223 US companies surveyed - FBI/CSI "2002 Computer Crime and Security Survey"
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$13.2 Billion: Lost worldwide to Viruses and other malicious code
- Computer Economics
These are huge figures, but what are the risks for you? As we look at the main areas security concern we find important questions for every business:
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A] Misuse: Confidential information that falls into the wrong hands and inappropriate material downloaded by employees.
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What happens to your reputation if your client's personal or financial information is stolen, or if your employees distribute pornography?
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Destruction: Destruction or corruption of data as a result of viruses, human error or other causes.
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What does it cost you in person-hours to recreate vital documents, or be forced to do business without them?
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Business Interruption: Loss of your ability to communicate over the internet or use your computer because of a Denial of Service attack, virus or other threat.
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How many hours a day can you afford to give up?
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How long will your potential customers wait if they can't reach you? How long will your existing ones stay?
Any company that communicates electronically has to be worried about the security of those communications.
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Tech Tips: Low Tech Security Tips top
Companies spend extraordinary amounts of time and money on high tech security
solutions to protect their data - and rightly so. However, it is often
the low-tech security holes that cause a company damage. Some things to
look out for:
It's usually an inside job: More often than not, data is misused or stolen by disgruntled employees or internal staff, not faceless outsiders
No Post-it Note Passwords: Many people leave important information and passwords posted in yellow paper on their computer , that's not very secret.
No Automatic Passwords: Remote users will save their passwords and login name, so that they can log in automatically. This gives easy access to
not only them, but anyone on their system.
Always Log Out: Another common security hole is people who leave their
computers not only on, but logged into the network when they leave for
the day, so anyone can access the system, their email, etc. and leave no
trace. Log out and power down.
Secure your Laptop and PDA: Laptops and especially PDAs are small, light
and easy for anyone to carry away. When working remotely and even in your
office, protect them like the valuable piece of machinery they are. You
can buy a lock to secure your laptop to your desk and use passwords to
ensure that even if your mobile items do get stolen, your data is safe.
Watch what you say: Keep your private information to yourself. You never
know who may overhear the secret you casually mention at a bar or other
public place .
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