Ten Rules of Information Security for the Smaller Business

Small companies today are just as exposed to computer security breaches (whether loss, fraud, theft, automated hacking attack or sophisticated blended phishing or spam attacks) as larger ones, and the average cost of a security breach is an exposure that smaller organizations can no longer afford. This highly-informative pocket guide presents in business, not techie, language the basic common sense precautions smaller firms need to take to protect themselves from computer disaster, describing how to apply ten easy-to-follow rules that will ensure peace of mind and, more importantly, protect future cash flow. Every business needs to take appropriate steps to protect and store its mission-critical data. And with even the smallest of 'one man band' companies now connected to the Internet, and with many SMEs running their own computer networks and websites, business owners need to take cost-effective, practical precautions to take in order to defend themselves against cyber threats. This business person's guide supplies the missing link, explaining how and where to start becoming safe, spelling out the threats and risks the small operator faces, and offering ten low-maintenance, cost-effective measures that will help them address their information security challenges. This handy pocket guide includes clear guidance on the right way to work with passwords, how any business can use its existing technology to set up firewalls and anti-spam barriers, and how to protect your wireless network.