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Improving security on the cheap
Investing in expensive, complex security tools almost always pays off, but there are some much less expensive, common-sense steps you can take to improve security throughout the enterprise. First, periodically check for rogue wireless access points in corporate buildings. These access points give hackers an open door into the network. Second, enable Windows Update on all computers, but be sure to remember to verify that the systems are actually being patched. Third, don't allow HTML email through, because the text can open the door for security problems. Fourth, train users and IT staff on security procedures. Fifth, consider using Mozilla's Thunderbird and Firefox as possible alternatives to Outlook and Internet Explorer, because attackers tend to write malware for the latter software, not the former.
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