I. Internet and Network Security Risks (Cont'd)

A. PC/Network Security

• Type of System: NT vs. Win98 vs. Win95 vs. Macs vs. Linux/Unix

• Passwords
  • No real words
  • Use Mnemonic
  • Change regularly
  • At least six characters, mix numbers, Letters, CAPS, Special Characters (,>?)

• Access
  • Shared Office Spaces
  • Outsourcing Concerns: Network Management
  • Insiders/Outsiders
    • IS Department Snooping
    • Staff Access
    • Contract Attorneys
    • Temporary Hires
  • Security Tools (e.g., SecureWin: http://www.securewin.com/)

• Viruses: Who is Performing the Updates?
  • McAfee [http://www.mcafee.com/centers/anti-virus/default2.asp]
    Updates [http://download.mcafee.com/updates/updates.asp]
  • Norton Antivirus [http://www.symantec.com/nav/index.html]
    Updates[http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/download.html]
  • Symantec Antivirus Research Center [http://www.sarc.com/]

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