internet security best practices for small business networks
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Internet Security Best Practices for
Small Business Networks
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Small Business Cybersecurity Statistics 2012 Verizon Data Breach study shows out of 855 data
breaches, 71% were businesses with fewer than 100 employees - Source
Despite the increase in Malware attacks, 23% of small businesses do not have Anti-Malware software, 15% have no firewall – Source
According to previous Symantec research. Statistics suggest roughly 60 percent of small businesses will close within six months of a cyber attack - Source
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Top 5 Internet Security Best Practices for Small
Business Networks
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Internet Security Best Practice #1
Educate your employees about network security Provide training courses
Create helpful tips and guides
Hold seminars on importance of safeguarding your companies data
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Internet Security Best Practice #2
Implement and enforce a strong password policy for your computer systems
Strong Passwords Should be at least 8 characters long Should not be words found in the dictionary Should not contain common words (your date of birth,
address, middle name, i.e,)
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Internet Security Best Practice #3
Create a set of internet security best practices policy and procedures
Internet security policies should Be distributed to your employees Be signed by your employees Reviewed and updated annually
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Internet Security Best Practice #4
Backup your important data and files
Types of Small Business backup systems Network Attached Storage Remote/Cloud Backup Services File Server Backup
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Internet Security Best Practice #5
Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Protection on every computer operating in your small business
Anti-Malware – Detects, prevents and removes malware
Anti-Virus – Detects, prevents and removes viruses
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