 Technology Today…
On June 8th,
the US House of Representatives voted against an amendment that would make
“Net Neutrality” enforceable (see article here).
Net Neutrality is an Internet principal that prevents internet providers from
providing favored access to one internet site over another. Abandoning Net
Neutrality would allow internet providers (companies such as AT&T,
Verizon, Comcast, etc.) to provide easier access to some web sites over
others, regardless of what you, as a consumer want. What do you think? Sound out here…
Feature Article… Protecting
Your Computers
If your
company is like most businesses, much of your investment revolves around your
computer network. You probably use it for everything from inventory to
ordering and from payment processing to accounting. It’s scary to think of
the damage, intentional or otherwise, one malicious virus or ill-intentioned
employee could cause.
How easily
could you absorb the losses caused by a network crash? How quickly would your
reputation recover after sensitive client data was stolen or posted on the
Internet?
With so much at stake, securing your company’s IT assets
is critical to helping assure your business’s success. Here are our top tips
to help ensure your IT investment is protected.
Implement a full-service
security suite
• Install virus
protection software on individual computers and servers
• Regularly perform a
virus scan of your systems
• Install a software
firewall on each system to prevent unauthorized access
• Use a spam filter to
reduce the dangerous emails reaching your Inbox
• Keep your operating
system up to date with the latest security patches
Lock down your web browsers
• Keep Internet
Explorer and other browsers up to date with patches
• Block automatic
ActiveX Control installation
• Remove harmful add-ons
with Add-On Manager
• Take advantage of Security
Zones
Prevent pop-ups and spyware
from invading your network
• Install a security
suite that includes a pop-up and spyware blocker
• Install Service Pack
2 if you are running Windows XP
• Regularly scan your
system to eliminate spyware
Beware of unknown email
attachments
• Never open
attachments from someone you don’t know
• Never run a program
unless you are certain of the source
Secure your wireless network
• Hire your wireless
network’s identity
• Configure your
wireless network to use WPA or WEP encryption
• Limit access to the
network by MAC address
Protect critical data
• Backup your critical
data on a regular basis
• Test your backup to
ensure it is complete
• Secure sensitive data
and encrypt it
.
Client Spotlight on… United
Print Group
United Print Group has been a client of Tailwind Consulting for 4
years now. Owned by Robert Sanchez and in business for 25 years, United
Print Group provides companies with promotional products and advertising
specialties and forms, labels, and printed products. United Print Group’s
e-commerce solution puts their customers in complete control of their entire
print portfolio 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can
reach United Print Group at 718-392-4242 or at www.unitedpg.com
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JUNE 2006
Tailwind Consulting is…
…a
computer consulting company dedicated to providing Information Technology
services to small businesses. We help businesses gain an advantage over their
competition by implementing solutions that reduce business expenses, increase
sales, and improve efficiency and customer relations.
Get the
comfort and security of having your technology managed by a company that
specializes in working with small businesses.
Protect your network now!
Contact a Tailwind Consulting
partner now for a complimentary 1 hour network assessment.
Call 201-255-0447 and ask to
speak to any available partner or send an email to support@tailwindconsulting.biz.
Tailwind’s Quick Links
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Recommended Resources
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SmallBizTechnology.com
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Business
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Microsoft Small
Business Center
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Business
Network International (BNI)
Network with Tailwind Consulting
Tailwind
Consulting is represented every Tuesday
morning at the Millenium Chapter of Business Network International (BNI).
Join
us any Tuesday for a chance to meet and network with 30 other business
professionals. Contact Evan Stein at 201-255-0447 x111 for more information.
Tailwind Consulting
409 Washington St. #152
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-255-0447
www.tailwindconsulting.biz
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