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IT Security Measures

Computer industry insiders within the UK and the rest of the world never underestimate the power of IT security measures for big businesses. It takes too much time to rebuild a business from the ground up once a hacker strikes. The key is to find an IT person or company who is qualified to ensure that all of your computer data remains safe for the future. So, how do you find the right person for the job? It starts with network restrictions. Locate a person who is familiar with the protocols involving access to public computers and wifi. These restrictions come in handy if you do not trust where your information is really going.

Physical control must be enacted as well. When you control who is allowed to physically access your computers, then you can trust these people to conduct themselves professionally. Outsiders who gain access to a business computer create huge issues. Key codes need to be in place to restrict access to sensitive information and rooms. The codes should only be given to a select group of upper management employees. When less people know the access codes, there is a far less likely chance that the wrong type of person will make it to the sensitive material. Limiting physical access is the key to security.

Specific employee restrictions must be put into place by the IT department. One of these restrictions governs what can be copied to CD’s and internal and external drives. Downloads which appear to be legitimate often cause major issues. Hackers will plant a virus to weaken a business’ security. Once the virus takes hold, the hackers have access to sensitive materials. Every employee must be made aware that they will be held responsible for unauthorised copies or downloads. Clear rules will eliminate the potential for any major setbacks in this regard.

Email is one of the most common forms of communication for business men and women, but limits on sending and receiving email attachments must be in place. Some hackers use false or misleading emails that convince employees to take action. The email might look legitimate, but in actuality, it turns out to be a phishing scheme. This type of scheme dupes people into sending information to others who wish to steal it. Once every person within the business is clear about the different ways that security offers protection, then the company will remain safe.