Posted by Monte Robertson on Thu, Jun 24, 2010 @ 09:45 PM
The biggest problem most Security Software has today is that it is reactive by design. Most security software looks for common elements in the threat's code, malicious web pages, behaviors or other identifiable traits, then reacts.
But before the software can react, a list of common elements (signatures) must be built when a threat is discovered "in the wild" (aka on the Internet), so when that threat is seen again, the software can hopefully block and or process it accordingly.
There are a couple of problems with that approach. First, if the security software doesn't have the signature or understand the technology of the attacking threat(s), it is too late and the threat gets in. Second, by being reactive, security solutions are always trying to keep up with the bad guys.
Picture a global wild-wild-west. That is what the Internet is today. Now you can see why security software needs our help.
We need to move from reactive to proactive. Especially in the small to mid-sized business and home user markets because they represent the largest threat surface area. SMB and home users are a growing demographic targeted by hackers because these groups have the least amount of experience dealing with threats and securing data.
Tips for the Business owner:
- Adopt a Layered Security Solution, no matter what the network configuration is or how it is used.
- Take charge and ownership of security policies, tools and acceptable computer use. Business computers should be used for business work.
- Keep everything up to date, everything.
- Back up appropriately.
Tips for the Small office\home office and home users:
- Use a security suite to help with your Layered Security Solution.
- Keep everything up to date.
- Back up appropriately.
- Remove local administrator rights.
Security is not convenient or easy. It takes consistent work, so help out by lending a helping hand.
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