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Analyze your risk factor and set up a security strategy

Analyze your risk factor and set up a security strategy

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Where do I start?

Anticipate trouble, pinpoint your network's weak points bearing in mind present and future needs, this will help you to establish an appropriate security policy .

You should also consider the importance of scalability when buying applications. This will help ensure that however your needs change in the future, your software will be able to adapt.

Analyze your risk factor

Choose secure passwords.

To keep out internal or external intruders, implement a secure password system to reinforce protection of all critical data:

  • Don't use personal references in passwords.
  • Use a combination of letters and numbers.
  • Change passwords regularly.
Understand your applications.

An understanding of what your software is capable of will make your work easier and help you to achieve better performance and security.

Be aware of all the latest vulnerabilities detected in your applications and apply the corresponding patches whenever they are released.

Check for security options offered by the applications you have installed, and include these in your company's security policy.

Licensed software

Never use pirated software and avoid the unnecessary risks associated with unlicensed software. The services that come with licensed antivirus products, or other applications are there to guarantee more efficient protection and are only available for fully licensed software versions.

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