Real World IT Security for Small Businesses

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 - chris.dodds@focusfire.nettwitter - @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

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