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With the proliferation of high-speed, constantly connected Internet access, comes risk to your computers! Every computer that accesses the Internet is a potential target of attack. These attacks can destroy data, increase downtime and repair costs, and make your private data accessible to the world.

Stay informed: keep up on the latest security news. Good web sites include:

www.incidents.org
Sponsored by the SANS Institute, this site takes a global look at up-to-the-minute Internet security issues.

For daily security news, see also:

For Macintosh specific issues:

For Linux specific issues:

With all of this in mind, Ormsby's presents a security checklist. See if you are doing all that you can to maintain your machines secure.

Security Checklist

Purchase leading anti-virus software that will scan mail messages and new files automatically.
Update virus definitions weekly (or automatically).
Scan hard drives for viri monthly.
Scan external media that has been used on other systems.
Do not open email attachments if you don't know the sender.
Do not open EXE, BAT, VBS OR SCR type attachments.
Scan attachments manually with anti-virus software if the attachment must be opened.
Open scanned attachments from within the program (ie .doc files from Word or WordPad).
Do not use a web based email system for communicating sensitive information.
Install a firewall (either small external appliance or software) on any system that has a permanent connection to the Internet.
Turn off Windows file sharing.
Stay informed with the latest security news (see sidebar)
Perform system updates regularly.
Use lower risk formats like RTF or text files to exchange documents.
Backup regularly onto CD, Zip, or tape.
Create an emergency boot disk and keep it in a safe place.
Use effective passwords.
Do not use the operating system's administrator mode for routine activities.

Ormsby's Provides

Ormsby's will evaluate your situation and recommend the solutions right for your network peace of mind. We provide a complete line of services that include:

Installation, configuration, and support of firewall, VPN, and virus protection
Remote management, monitoring, and reporting services
DMZ and Public Server support
Virus evaluation and repair
Backup solutions

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