Re: IT Security Topics for Small Business

[Bugbear <gbugbear () gmail com>]

I would also mention process < having a process in place for new employes /
terminations in regard to user accounts and rights
Also hardening the host - OS firewall, local rights, turning off default
surfaces

On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 10:57 AM, TheTolik <thetolik () yahoo com> wrote:

> I am working on creating a guide to IT Security to help companies without
> or with a minimal IT budget protect themselves and their customers, and am
> looking for community's input into the topics that should be discussed.
>
> I also see a lot of value in including recommendations for applicable
> tools/technologies that are easily accessible, easy to use, and yet
> effective, with strong affinity towards open source, and therefore would be
> very appreciative for input on per-topic basis.
>
> So far in regards to the topics, I have (In no particular order)
>
> - Security Awareness and High Level Training
> - Account Management / Password Management / Local Admin Rights
> - Email Etiqute, Email Threats, and Email Security
> - Network and System Vulnerability Scanning/Patching
> - Network Security (Firewalls)
> - Backups and Backup Security
> - Wireless and WiFi Security
> - System Security, AV/HIPS
> - Website Security and Web/Application Security Testing
> - Sensitive Information and Applicable Laws, Regulations, and Compliance
> Requirements
>
> Any valuable input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy | oxbeef
>
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