IT Manager's Handbook: Getting Your New Job Done
This is a how to be an IT manager book, and it covers every area possible and then some.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IT Manager's Handbook: Getting Your New Job Done
Chapter 13: Security
What You Will Learn
- How to protect your company from external and internal threats
- What firewalls are
- How to protect your systems from viruses
- How to monitor suspicious activity
- How to handle a security breach
Introduction
There's a ton of reasons for wanting to break into a computer system: the challenge of it, a shot at notoriety, revenge, and money are some of the most popular reasons. And of course, some do it just for kicks. Regardless of the reason, there's no disputing the fact that there are lots of attempts against computer security. Unlike football, where the best defense is a good offense, in computers a strong and vigilant defense is the only defense.
13.1 External Threats: How Do I Protect My Company from Them?
There is a simple but important distinction to make between the two different types of threats your company will face: internal and external. This section discusses the external threats; the next section discusses internal ones.
Internal vs. External Threats
In the war of computer security, we generally think that the people who are employees of the company are "on our side" and the real threat comes from "outsiders." Often, however, reports are that the greatest security threats come from within. Of course, with the prevalence of remote access, the World Wide Web, intranets, and extranets, too often the difference between external and internal threats is more of a logical one than a physical one. The point is, your data, your networks, your infrastructure, and...
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