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Internet Security Best Practices for

Small Business Networks

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Small Business Cybersecurity Statistics 2012 Verizon Data Breach study shows out of 855 data

breaches, 71% were businesses with fewer than 100 employees - Source

Despite the increase in Malware attacks, 23% of small businesses do not have Anti-Malware software, 15% have no firewall – Source

According to previous Symantec research. Statistics suggest roughly 60 percent of small businesses will close within six months of a cyber attack - Source

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Top 5 Internet Security Best Practices for Small

Business Networks

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Internet Security Best Practice #1

Educate your employees about network security Provide training courses

Create helpful tips and guides

Hold seminars on importance of safeguarding your companies data

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Internet Security Best Practice #2

Implement and enforce a strong password policy for your computer systems

Strong Passwords Should be at least 8 characters long Should not be words found in the dictionary Should not contain common words (your date of birth,

address, middle name, i.e,)

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Internet Security Best Practice #3

Create a set of internet security best practices policy and procedures

Internet security policies should Be distributed to your employees Be signed by your employees Reviewed and updated annually

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Internet Security Best Practice #4

Backup your important data and files

Types of Small Business backup systems Network Attached Storage Remote/Cloud Backup Services File Server Backup

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Internet Security Best Practice #5

Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Protection on every computer operating in your small business

Anti-Malware – Detects, prevents and removes malware

Anti-Virus – Detects, prevents and removes viruses

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