Small businesses neglect security?

Small businesses need to understand that they are the primary goal of virtual crime. That is the recommendation of former White House security advisor Howard Schmidt.

In a security conference held in the British Senate on November 20, 2006, Schmidt said all small businesses are at great risk because of a lack of security equipment or no problems. full room.

Source: CNN About 90% of small businesses and ordinary users install antivirus software, but 10% never update the new version. According to Schmidt, small businesses often do not have enough human resources for network security.

Schmidt also advises organizations to be wary of file-sharing networks because important data can be lost through this route while malware is also contagious.

' Individuals using P2P networks often do not realize they are sharing all the data in their drives, ' Schmidt said.

According to Schmidt, SMEs are starting to use third-party security services to save costs while ensuring higher security. However, current software tools do not yet have integrated security features.

Schmidt said: ' I don't think the end user has to protect themselves. Just like a safety system integrated in a car. They want to have automated software and self-repair . '

If small businesses have an IT manager, they need to understand security standards like ISO 17799. Schmidt said: ' IT managers need to grasp the latest techniques, they need to know the system. Which security system applies to which type of device. The problem is much when they are too busy . '

HOANG MINH