Building Security

Building security not only includes the outside perimeter or who gets past the guard; but also how documents are stored, access to faxes and so much more. Listen to what experts say about securing your building from data thieves.

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Employee Security

Employees are a company's best asset, but also their biggest security liability. Frequently, employees are never trained on how to protect data that thieves can easily retrieve. Learn what different security experts have to say about how to make your employees a stronger security force.

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Computer & Network Security

Electronic data needs to be protected from viruses, spyware, hackers, crackers, Trojan horses, and the list goes on. Learn tricks and tips from computer security experts on how to secure your electronic data from data thieves.

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Computer and Network Security

Computers and networks access can be the Holy Grail for identity thieves. If access can go undetected, the breaches can force a company into bankruptcy. Security must authenticate, authorize and protect. Here are 15 time proven tips.

Time-Proven Security Tips to Protect against a Data Breach

TACTIC DESCRIPTION

Firewall
  • Have IT install hardware firewalls
  • Don’t use just software firewalls
  • Small offices can use a router

Data Storage Encryption
  • Military grade encryption (AES, Triple-DES, Blowfish, Twofish)
  • Always use on laptops, memory sticks, CD-ROMs, etc.
Password Manager 
  • Uses two factor authentication
  • Limit the number of false authorizations before lock-out

  • Interfaces with existing databases
Updates to Operating System
  • Always keep your computer’s operating system current with the latest security patches
Anti-virus, Anti-spyware, Pop-up blockers
  • Every computer must have these installed
  • Run scheduled scans at least weekly

  • Keep their library data up to date
Disposal of electronics
  • Hard drives must be completely scrubbed using special software prior to disposal or reselling of computer

  • Old cell phone and PDA are best to smash and recycle than to sell on eBay
Web site updates
  • Don’t store personal information on the same server as the website
Disable USB ports
  • On some computers you want to disable the functionality of the USB port so someone cannot use a memory stick
Disable IM
  • Employees don’t need to be instant messaging with the computers since they could be sending sensitive information
Password protect documents

  • A password must be entered to open a document that has personal information
  • Keeps unauthorized users from access data

 
Use secure, strong passwords

  • Follow the 6-laws of password security: Length, Randomness, Complexity, Uniqueness, Rotation and Management
  • Use a token-based (i.e. smartcard) password manager so the above laws can be managed easily by employees

 
Password logon
  • Every computer must require a password to log on
  • Every network connection must have a logon password
Web site blocking
  • Get a blocking and monitoring software so employees are not going to inappropriate site
  • Inappropriate sites may try to install spyware onto the computer
Unknown emails
  • Inform employees of the dangers of opening up email links or attachments from unknown people
Secure Wireless Networks
  • All connections to a wireless network must be secure
  • Thieves are parking in front of companies and access network data with their personal laptop

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