CM IT Solutions Focuses on Protecting Your Business During Internet Safety Month
Posted on: Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 12:00 CDT
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Internet "provides unparalleled opportunities for socially beneficial endeavors -- such as education, research, commerce, entertainment, and discourse on public affairs." However, any business that uses the Internet is vulnerable to computer hackers and thieves.
CM IT Solutions, a leading IT professional services company, is recognizing the importance of Internet safety by observing National Internet Safety Month this June and reminding local businesses of how they can protect their sensitive material and prevent fraud and theft.
"The fact that Congress recognized Internet safety as a topic that needs to be continually addressed, as well as homeowners and business people needing to be vigilant in creating opportunities for the secure use of the Internet speaks volumes about how critical this has become," said Jeff Connally, president and CEO of CM IT Solutions.
Recent regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as headline-generating security breaches at well-known companies has put pressure on small businesses to invest in their IT infrastructure and respond to the demand for a secure transaction environment, Connally said.
"Forward-thinking small businesses can stay ahead of this curve if they limit their exposure," Connally said.
Connally suggests the following tips:
Start by limiting the number of vendors and solution providers that need to be managed.
Build a stronger relationship with larger customers by certifying the accuracy and security of the information that is being shared.
Move away from the use of desktop software for spreadsheets and other planning documents. Over 70 percent of businesses rely on spreadsheets, but they are very vulnerable to viruses. Connally said to invest in server-based analytical tools, which not only shore up any security gaps but can improve performance.
For more information on CM IT Solutions, please visit www.cmitsolutions.com.
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