05-01-2012, 01:26 AM
When it comes to Internet security, there seems to be a constant fight of supremacy between hackers, crackers and network security specialists. Network administrators are always watchful of any suspicious activity on their networks. One of the most significant threats to the security of a network, and the leading cause of data loss, is malware.
So how can we prevent malware from infiltrating network? There are a few things you can definitely do to make it shielded against virus, trojans, spyware and other malicious software attacks.
Schedule regular scanning, virus definition download on machines.
Use a good quality security scanner to identify vulnerabilities.
Invest in a robust firewall solution.
Even if you have antivirus software running, make sure you do have antimalware tool available as a standalone or in the antivirus.
Use a patch management solution to update systems.
Educate your users. The better they are aware of common security pitfalls, the better it is for your network.
So how can we prevent malware from infiltrating network? There are a few things you can definitely do to make it shielded against virus, trojans, spyware and other malicious software attacks.
Schedule regular scanning, virus definition download on machines.
Use a good quality security scanner to identify vulnerabilities.
Invest in a robust firewall solution.
Even if you have antivirus software running, make sure you do have antimalware tool available as a standalone or in the antivirus.
Use a patch management solution to update systems.
Educate your users. The better they are aware of common security pitfalls, the better it is for your network.