Introduction

The Internet is proving to be a valuable tool for doing business. If your business is operating online, you need to make sure you and your staff are using the Internet in a safe and secure way.

Information, tools and resources, many of which are outlined in this booklet, are available that will help you identify, develop and maintain good Internet security practices for your business.

What are the Internet security threats to my business?

If your business is connected to the Internet it is important to secure your business data and information against unwanted intruders who might:

• plant viruses that can destroy your records or slow down your computer
• intercept financial transactions, steal credit card details and access customer information
• mimic your online identity and pretend to be you (identity theft)
• insert malicious spyware that can sit on your computer without your authorisation or knowledge;
• take over your website and modify it
• piggy-back on your Internet connection and make use of it at your expense.

While there are dangers out there - Internet security professionals can provide many examples of websites and computer systems that have been breached - they can often be prevented if your business adopts some simple Internet security measures.  

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