Top 10 Internet Security Tips
Print this pageConsider the following tips. They will help you secure your computer and make sure your business is using the Internet safely.
1. Develop a 'culture of security'
Businesses need to have Internet security measures in place and make sure staff are aware of and follow Internet security practices.
2. Install anti-virus software and keep it updated
Anti-virus software scans and removes known viruses your computer may have contracted. It will help protect your computer against viruses, worms and trojans.
3. Install a firewall to stop unauthorised access to your computer
Firewalls work like a security guard to protect your computer from intruders.
4. Protect yourself from harmful emails
Be cautious about opening emails from unknown or questionable sources.
5. Minimise spam
While it is not possible to completely stop spam from entering your email box, it is possible to take steps to prevent a large amount of spam.
6. Back-up your data
Creating a copy or back-up of data is a sensible way to ensure that you can recover all of your business information from your computer or website quickly and easily.
7. Develop a system for secure passwords
Creating effective passwords can provide additional means of protecting the information on your computer.
8. Keep your software up-to-date
If your software is out of date, you are more vulnerable.
9. Make sure your online banking is secure
If you bank online you should follow security advice provided by your financial institution.
10. Develop and maintain a security policy
You need to monitor and test security policies.
e-security and broadband
Given the 'always on' nature of broadband, you are more likely to leave your computer connected to the Internet when you are not using it. A sensible security precaution is to disconnect your computer from the Internet when you don't need to be online.
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- Last modified: 6 February 2008, 10:11am