A Network Security Primer For SMBs - Small Business Computing

A Network Security Primer For SMBs

Jul 19, 2010
1 minute read


Entrepreneur: A Network Security Primer For SMBs

Dan Briody makes the case for laggard small businesses to implement four simple network security measures that research shows can prevent most attacks: anti-virus software, strong passwords, firewall and VPN (virtual private network).


“Yes, viruses, worms, phishing and other horrible-sounding threats make for a dangerous world out there for your computer network. But there’s comfort in the fact that 84 percent of network attacks are considered preventable with simple security measures.

Yet to be convinced that you need to take protective measures? Then consider the following…”

Small Business Computing Staff

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