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The 12 Secrets of SMB Security
If after reviewing these 12-Secrets and implementing them you find your Corporate IT Security lacking, we will gladly refund your misery. Of course, we are just joking, by implementing these 12-Secrets, or validating your current implementation of some or all of these policies, you will invariably improve your […]

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How Geeks are like Boats & Planes; IT Outsourcing

A wise old stock trader named Bernie once told me, “if it fly’s or floats, rent it, don’t buy it”. I think Geeks are the same way. If you are a large company, then maybe you can afford to staff the army of Geeks needed to keep a business up and running these days, if […]

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Risk Management: Fail to plan and plan to fail

The thing about these “12 Secrets” is that they are all indispensable. Sure, any one of them left out will not bring on Armageddon, but it is not a good idea and any more than that and something bad is sure to happen. Having a written Corporate Security Policy and training employees is as important […]

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What to do with your secret sauce?

Hide it! Yes, not all data was created equal and certain data was meant for certain eyes, from making sure employees cannot read each others email, to hiding your grandma’s recipe that you empire is built upon.
 
The 12 Secrets of SMB Security
 
Secret #10: Limit Access to Sensitive and Confidential Data
 
Cost: Moderate to High depending on […]

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Network Access Control … What the heck is that?

The Razors Edge: Too Much Security vs. Not Enough Security
How much is enough, well that is a trick question. Implementing and managing network security and access control is a slippery slope. Too much security and business screeches to a halt. Not enough and you are working for the bad guys. So, let’s apply some Common […]

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Software Updates: Can’t live with them…well you know!

If cars had the number of recalls as my software’s updates, I would walk everywhere, seriously.

Think about it, imagine the items you use daily and if they needed updating or patching as much as software does. That tells me how valuable our software programs are, because we put up with it. Of course, the reason […]

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The Cyber Security Magic Bullet, a Time Machine

The closest we will ever come to a Magic Bullet in the IT Cyber Security World is a darn good backup system. You see a good back is like a time machine that takes you back in time to before the horrible IT incident occurred.

The 12 Secrets of SMB Security

Secret #7: Create Backups for Important […]

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Insider Threats; The bad guys are not just on the internet

Whether it is bad guys in the real world trying to get their hands on your computer equipment or take your kid to school day, physical security is a big piece of a Common Sense Guide to Cyber Security.
The 12 Secrets of SMB Security
Secret #6: Establish Physical Access Controls for all Computer Equipment

Cost: […]

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If the Vandals or the Goths were storming your castle would a Firewall help?

You have to think of everyone outside of your business’s network as attacking Vandals and Goths and a Firewall will help sort out who you let in your castle and who you crush!
The 12 Secrets of SMB Security
Secret #4: Install and use a Firewall:

Cost: Moderate – Software is free but effective tuning takes time
Technology […]

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Death, Taxes and Antivirus Software, you cannot avoid them!

The next step in the Common Sense Guide; The 12 Secrets of SMB Security, is as important to Cyber Security as breathing is to us humans, and that is no exaggeration.
The 12 Secrets of SMB Security
Secret #3: Install, Maintain, and Apply Anti-Virus Programs

Cost: Low – Site licenses are available
Technology skill level: Low to […]

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