| Small Business Security Checklist
1. Protect Your Desktops and Laptops
If you are serious about security, there are three things you must do: 1) keep your software up to date; 2) protect against viruses, and 3) set up a firewall.
2. Keep Your Data Safe
Implementing a regular backup procedure is a simple way to safeguard critical business data. Setting permissions and using encryption will also help.
3. Use the Internet Safely
Unscrupulous Web sites, as well as pop-ups and animations, can be dangerous. Set rules about Internet usage to protect your business — and your employees.
4. Protect Your Network
Network security requires that you block unauthorised access to your network. Using firewalls with advanced filtering capabilities is important as is the use of strong passwords.
5. Protect Your Servers
Your servers are your network's command center. If they become compromised, your entire network is at risk. To protect your business, protect your servers.
6. Secure Your Line of Business Applications
Make sure that software critical to your business operations is fully secure at all times. Internal and external vulnerabilities can lead to lost productivity - or worse.
7. Manage Desktops and Laptops from the Server
You can manage employee's PCs from a server to ensure that they have the latest security patches installed. You can also restrict users from performing risky activities, such as installing unauthorised programs.
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