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Any business running a computer system should not be complacent about computer security. As a business customer, computer security may be a nagging doubt at the back of your mind. Am I covered against viruses? Did I take a backup last night? Are my employees accessing data they shouldn't be?
|  | SDF Support with 17 years real world computer support experience can advice the small business owner on the equipment and procedures required to ensure your computer system is available on a daily basis and is kept in a secure manner. The first line of defence for ensuring your computer system operates efficiently is to ensure that they are covered by the main components of computer security which include:- - Firewall based controls
- Anti virus, Spyware and Anti Malware Software
- Anti Spam measures
- Data and System Backups
- Applying manufacturer software fixes to cover security breaches
- Customer education to ensure employees operate the system in a way that will not compromise it's security
- Use strong passwords and access control (Access control allows only certain employees to see certain data as
- specified by the customer)
Additional services to consider include: - - Who has access to your data (e.g. Do you want the office cleaner to be able to access the companies accounts?)
- The physical placement of your equipment (e.g. how easy is it to steal?)
- An Acceptable Use Policy for employees using the Internet and E-mail services
- Registering under the Data Protection Act
- A disaster recovery plan
SDF Computer Support as an AVG Authorised reseller with silver level certification, are able to advise your business on the necessary software, equipment and procedures to ensure your computer systems operate in a safe, reliable and secure manner. For an informal, no obligation quote, please ring 01296 431 153 or visit our contact page. | |