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Printer Friendly    Text Version  Email Page Steps to Follow Step 1: Patch Management Keep your operating system patched always. Keep all applications patched. Apply critical updates whenever available. Step 2: Anti-Virus Install and use Anti-virus software. Keep it up to date . Scan system frequently (once per week) Step 3: Firewalls Utilize a firewall to protect computer systems. Use a combination of software and hardware firewall for better protection. Step 4: Spyware Utilize a spyware detection programs like http://www.safer-networking.org/ (Spybot Search & Destroy) Step 5: Be Vigilant Only open emails form people you know. Even then, if you are suspicious don't open it! Step 6: Preach Security Awareness Build security awareness training into culture. Read about incidents and safe computing practices. Read computer security news. Step 7: Actively find and correct vulnerabilities http://www.nessus.org/ (Free scanner) http://icat.nist.gov/icat.cfm (Vulnerability Search Engine)

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