Guide to Internet Security
How to protect
your business on the internet
The internet is a wonderful place; many of us use it on a regular basis for a
multitude of functions. Email helps us to keep in touch with family, and friends all over the world and most people
have at least one email account. The growing use of digital cameras and phone cameras means that we can send pictures at the click of a mouse.
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Business Internet
Security
It's now a necessity for business to integrate
the internet in their operations, to successfully compete with their competitors. It's necessary to
incorporate internet security programs to protect your business when online.
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File Sharing Security Services
File sharing provides great advantages for
business users. However, if you are not careful, your file tranfers can also be hacked, causing
potentially serious damage and loss of data for your business. Get the best file sharing
security.
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Internet Security
Issues
If you are a small business owner, being on the
internet offers great potential for your business. But it is essential that you protect your
computer system used for business against potential internet threats.
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Third-Party Vendor Security
When we talk about corporate cybersecurity, we
usually refer to what companies do from within to protect their
data. But with the growth
of third-party vendors company services, their cyber security plays an important role,
too.
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Wireless Hot Spots
Being able to surf the internet at a relatively
high speed, makes wireless connection a great advancement in wireless technology. You can
catch up with your communications and keep an eye on your business.
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At the same time, smart phones have become an all-encompassing devices that serve
many different use and purposes, from personal communication to shopping and business. The internet is an indelible
part of our lives, with its ubiquitos presence, with cyber security ever more important.
Online computer virus threats
Unfortunately, there is a downside to all of this increased use of the internet.
That is the growth of the spread of computer viruses and other so-called ‘malware’. Originally, internet hackers
were satisfied keeping their attentions focussed on government and business websites, and their viruses were
intended to attack corporations. Most hackers saw this as a challenge.
However, there is now an increasing trend towards home computer users being
targeted by these attacks. The amount of damage that can be caused by a virus varies, but there are a number of
easy steps that a person can take to help increase their internet security.
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When you're doing anything on the internet, be it
shopping, communicating
or reseraching, you have to be security conscious. (Image
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Keep your antivirus program up to date
The first step to keeping your computer free from viruses is to have up-to-date
antivirus software running on your computer. You need to make regular checks to ensure that your software is
updated, and to scan your entire computer for viruses. There are a number of cheap, and free antivirus software
programs available that provide excellent protection. You can find these by searching through your search engine
for antivirus program.
Don't open email attachments
The next step to maintain your internet security is to be extremely cautious about
the type of files that you open, or download. The majority of viruses are actually spread through email
attachments. Having these on your computer, in your inbox, is not the danger; the real danger is when you open the
attachment.
It may not be obvious that anything has happened when you first open the
attachment containing the virus, quite often they appear blank. The damage is caused by the program that is
activated within the attachment. If you do not know, and trust, the person who has sent you the attachment then
delete the email.
Smart Home Resources
The Internet of Things (IOT) makes it possible to turn your
home into a smart home. Get more info on Smart Home Resources page.
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