real world it security for small businesses
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Real World IT Security For Small BusinessesPrepared for the Edmond Small Business Communityby Chris Dodds
Chris Dodds
Owner & Principal Advisor at Focusfire IT Strategy & Consulting
Features: Ten+ years of experience across multiple industries and IT disciplines.
System Requirements: Food, water, & internet connectivity.
Certifications:CISSPMCITP:SASecurity+Network+
100% Secure = Myth
Hurrrrr...
The Players
Script kiddies Hacktivists Pro Criminals
Information Warriors
RansomwareTranslation:
Your credit card will be used to buy a jet ski and/or a fleet of jet skis.
Botnets
Infected Computers
Attacker
Target
Phishing
Open Wireless
Wireless Access Point
Hacker (man in the middle)
Customer
Best PracticesUpdate! Update! Update!
Use unique passphrases or a password manager.
Backup & test your backups.
Educate your employees.
Contact and Q&A
Chris Doddse-mail - [email protected] - @doddschrisweb - chrisdodds.net
Product RecommendationsAntivirusWebroot SecureAnywhere (webroot.com) or GFI Vipre (vipreantivirus.com)
Password Management1Password (agilebits.com) or LastPass (lastpass.com)
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)Cloak (getcloak.com) or StrongVPN (strongvpn.com)
Domain Name Service (DNS)OpenDNS (opendns.com) or Google (developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/)
Other NotesUse WPA2 encryption for your personal & business wireless networks.
Real World IT Security for Small Businesses
www.focusfire.net