Week 13: Clear Security

Business Security



Security for your computer is like taking care of your home or family. Essentially it is taking care of yourself. You send and receive so much information through your computer, such as e-mail, documents, the Web sites you go on and the passwords you store. The risks of identity theft, hacking, viruses, worms (programs that do not require humans to copy themselves and which take up your computers resources), wireless interception with faulty wifi networks are serious to the safety of your information and your personal life.
Protect yourself by:

1. Getting a firewall
   
2. Change the default settings on your wireless network
3. Don't jump on anyone's network because it is open
4. Password protect your data (maybe use 1password to store it all)
5. encrypt emails to ensure documents are safe
6. Be aware that your information and hardware can be hacked, stolen

Most businesses thrive on computers. Their budgets, supplier lists, payroll, government documents, fiscal year reports, customer identifications, etc. are all listed within their databases. It is crucial for businesses to take precautions to ensure that their company is not at risk for being hacked and their customers information is safe. If the customers find out that their info is being freely handed out to call lists or other sources, the companies credibility and business will decrease. People value privacy above all in their lives. It is in the company's best interest to understand security risks and deal with them efficiently and effectively.

This Brazilian company had information leaked when sending emails to its board members. Although it didn't directly effect their market stock value, they realized how important it was that information stay within their board members and company. So, they started to use a secure email service to ensure privacy and that their information stays safe. This is a link to the article.