Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Ensuring virus protection is installed and up to date is the first step in establishing a new branch of a company network, it has been asserted.
Mathias Thurman writes for ComputerWorld of the steps he takes when opening new offices around the world.
Updating virus protection is the first stage in ensuring workstations are secure, he states.
"I typically ensure that desktop PCs and servers are running anti virus software and that they're up to date with patches," he writes.
Following this, Mr Thurman goes on to address any likely security risks relating to the remote access granted to other users.
"I won't give my OK without first checking things out," he affirms.
ComputerWorld has also warned of the risks of posting personally identifiable information on social networking sites.
By including the details of their grandparents, the publication pointed out that users might reveal their mother's maiden name.
This, it noted, is a common piece of information used by banks and other organizations to allow access to accounts and registration details.
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