10 Ways to Improve Security
by Andrew Plato

Security does not always have to cost an arm and leg. There are many ways you can begin securing your network without resorting to drastic measures. This list summarizes 10 ways you can begin to improve the security of your information systems.

1. Apply all security patches to software.

2. Harden passwords. Make users create passwords that are at least 8 characters with a combination of upper and lower case characters, along with numbers and punctuation.

3. Harden systems. Turn off unnecessary services and lock down shares.

4. Strengthen firewall rules. Stop unnecessary outbound traffic and close unneeded ports.

5. Implement perimeter mail security and spam filtering to filter out dangerous attachments.

6. Secure remote VPN users with personal firewalls, anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

7. Audit users. Systematically go through your user accounts and make sure people don't have access or rights they should not have.

8. Isolate and modularize systems. Use many smaller servers to conduct network services rather than one big server. Build redundancy into your network in case of failure.

9. Lock down web servers or outsource if possible. Implement host intrusion prevention technologies. 

10. Get security certified. CISSP certification will give you the basics of how to better secure systems.

Want some more ways to secure your network, call today to setup and information interview with one of our security consultants: (503) 644-5656 or email info@anitian.com

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