If you were to make a list of the preventative health measures you take, it would probably include the following: diet, exercise, health screenings and checkups, brushing your teeth, and applying suntan lotion. But how often do you (figuratively) brush your computer’s teeth? You’re proactive about your own health and you can be proactive about your computer’s, too. Don’t risk an ill-timed crash or malady! Technology seems to abide by Murphy’s Law: if it can go wrong, it will go wrong (usually at the worst possible moment). A lot of grief can be avoided with the right preventative IT measures, so if you want a healthy, happy computer, then Summit Technology is the doctor for you!
Be on guard against external threats to your computer’s well-being. No doubt you’ve received countless warnings about suspicious e-mails, Trojans, worms, and Nigerian princesses. External threats receive the most publicity and can be enormous in scope. Recall the recent PlayStation Network hack— nearly 77 million accounts were compromised (that’s twice the population of California) and consumer confidence in Sony plummeted. What can you do to prevent that from happening to you? Start with a strong base: anti-virus and firewall security solutions from a trusted source. These are a must for external security; they’re your environment suit for all internet travel. Build on that with better, more complex passwords, and by using different passwords for different systems and accounts. It might seem like a lot, but it’s tremendously important for protecting your business and keeping your customers: remember what happened to Sony.
Often overlooked are the dangers of internal security threats. According to a study by the Computer Security Institute, “the average insider attack cost the target enterprise approx. $2.7 million, compared with $57,000 for the average outside attack.” Not something to be taken lightly. This is why it’s important to log and track employees’ internet usage, as well as to impose limits on the content that can be accessed. Unauthorized downloads and Instant Messaging clients are common, seemingly-innocent risks that can have major repercussions. And, in the unfortunate scenario of a malicious employee, it’s important to be able to cut off access quickly and contain any potential damage. Make security a priority with Summit Technology solutions and their caring staff will examine the unique needs of your network and help you to optimize it for maximum protection.
Find out more about Summit Technology’ Unified Threat Management today! Remember: a healthy computer network leads to healthy business.
(Source: thesummit-grp.com)
