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Caution
- Handle with Care
By Peter DeHaan
When
using the Internet, it is critical to be
aware of the risks associated with
it. While this is
not justification to permanently disconnect from the Internet, it should be an
adequate warning and reminder to not take a naive approach towards
security on your answering service's computers. Computer security is complex issue, deserving great attention.
At the risk of oversimplification, here are some simple guidelines to follow.
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Have current anti-virus protection on each computer that accesses the
Internet or is on a network with other computers that access the Internet.
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Faithfully check and apply all critical updates for Microsoft Windows and
Office products. Those programs are most often targeted because of
their popularity and near universal presence.
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Install and properly configure a firewall on every computer that accesses
the Internet.
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Practice safe computing. Don’t open unexpected attachments and
practice a healthy skepticism with unsolicited warnings and well-intentioned
advice.
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Use common sense. If something is too good to be true, it generally
is; if something seems too risky, it probably is. Don't take chances
online.
There is much
more to these basic recommendations then the brief coverage given herein, as
well as other issues to consider and address.
But first make sure that these basic items are covered and then
build on that.
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