Something that I find is that small (service-based) businesses often keep way too much client data on field laptops on unencrypted drives.
On Dec 2, 2012, at 6:43 PM, Bugbear <[email protected]> wrote: > I would also mention process < having a process in place for new employes / > terminations in regard to user accounts and rights > Also hardening the host - OS firewall, local rights, turning off default > surfaces > > On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 10:57 AM, TheTolik <[email protected]> wrote: >> I am working on creating a guide to IT Security to help companies without or >> with a minimal IT budget protect themselves and their customers, and am >> looking for community's input into the topics that should be discussed. >> >> I also see a lot of value in including recommendations for applicable >> tools/technologies that are easily accessible, easy to use, and yet >> effective, with strong affinity towards open source, and therefore would be >> very appreciative for input on per-topic basis. >> >> So far in regards to the topics, I have (In no particular order) >> >> - Security Awareness and High Level Training >> - Account Management / Password Management / Local Admin Rights >> - Email Etiqute, Email Threats, and Email Security >> - Network and System Vulnerability Scanning/Patching >> - Network Security (Firewalls) >> - Backups and Backup Security >> - Wireless and WiFi Security >> - System Security, AV/HIPS >> - Website Security and Web/Application Security Testing >> - Sensitive Information and Applicable Laws, Regulations, and Compliance >> Requirements >> >> Any valuable input would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andy | oxbeef >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Pauldotcom mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom >> Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com > > _______________________________________________ > Pauldotcom mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom > Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com
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