
The Basics of Securing Your Business
What You Need to Know about Securing Your Business in today's business world, there's nothing as essential - or as vulnerable - as your business network. It provides access to your critical applications and houses your sensitive company and customer data. A single network security breach can shut down your operations for days or allow a hacker to steal vital business data.
That's why it's important to secure your network against these common threats:
•E-mails and Website visits that can introduce viruses, spyware, and malware.
•Human intruders who can steal sensitive information about your company or customers. Never assume network attacks will only come from outsiders. Loyal employees can inadvertently create security vulnerabilities. And disgruntled or former employees can cause considerable damage if they have access to secure information.