10 steps to Internet security.

With the advent of low-priced, high-speed connections, more businesses and government agencies are putting their information systems online, making them vulnerable to unauthorized access. Most hacking or unauthorized access has occurred in Microsoft-based systems, as the majority of systems use som...

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Publicado en:Journal of Housing & Community Development Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 12 - 14
Autor principal: Colden, Damian
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: National Association of Housing & Redevelopment March/April 2001
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Sumario:With the advent of low-priced, high-speed connections, more businesses and government agencies are putting their information systems online, making them vulnerable to unauthorized access. Most hacking or unauthorized access has occurred in Microsoft-based systems, as the majority of systems use some form of the Microsoft operating system. A protection plan should include the following precautions: Keep the operating system updated; close all unused software ports; unload the personal Web server and the virtual private networking adapter; unbind the file and print sharing service on the Internet connection device; install a firewall; install reputable antivirus software, keeping it updated; develop an acceptable and enforceable use policy; develop an emergency recovery plan; and limit e-mail and Internet access to those workers who need it.