Internet
Anti-virus Software
Ensure that your I.T. systems have activated anti-virus software. Always keep this software up to date with all the latest features to ensure your cyber security.
Don’t open e-mails from unknown sources. Pay particular attention to e-mails that are unexpected and include attachments. When in doubt delete them and the attachments and then empty your computer’s deleted items file.
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Firewalls
Firewalls are a good way of protecting your computer from intrusion through the internet. There are two forms of firewalls, hardware firewalls and software firewalls. These are a good way of keeping out dangerous communications while allowing appropriate data to be received by your company.
Ensure that your computer’s operating system does not allow access to your hard-drive by unauthorised access. Hard-drive access can open up your computer to all types of misuse.
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Check Security
Security protection updates, known as patches, are provided by most major software companies on a regular basis. These effectively prevent unauthorised access to your system and therefore need to be installed on a regular basis. Check your security on a regular basis, your computer may have security settings that can be adjusted. Make sure that these are appropriately set for your operation.
E-mails
E-mails are a common way of introducing viruses. Don’t open e-mails from unknown sources and be suspicious of any unexpected e-mails.
