VIRUS CONTROL
Using the Internet as a vehicle - viruses and malicious code (hereafter referred to as viruses) can infect unsuspecting users (globally) at an alarming rate. Worldwide connectivity enables the creation and delivery of viruses from every corner of the earth. The homogeneity of computer systems greatly contributes to this carnage. Creators of viruses now write to a common environment achieving an Economy of Scale envied by many business entrepreneurs.
New Viruses - designed to use an efficient delivery system as well as creative social engineering (e.g., Melissa and I Love You viruses) - are capable of infecting over 75% of the worlds personal computers in less than 24 hours.
Have we already lost the battle? Many of us are reluctant to open email messages - let alone attachments - from our friends and co-workers (unless we have prior notification).
Organizations are essentially "burying their heads in the sand" when they think that they are immune to viruses. They fail to realize how quickly and damaging a virus attack can be - in some cases, virtually ruining a business. Finally, if there is a widespread virus infection, the recovery cost alone can be astronomical - assuming a recovery plan is in place.
Our Virus Control Web Pages include the following:
WEB SITE CONTENT
| Best Practices anti-virus techniques |
| Tips and techniques each employee should know |
| Managing a virus control program |
| What your system/security administrators should know |
BENEFITS
Security Web Sites (SWS) provides policies, standards, guidelines, and countermeasures that help safeguard against virus and malicious code attacks. SWS highlights the most important strategies and techniques necessary to curtail the spread of viruses and malicious code.