About Security

Anyone that runs a business and uses some sort of software on their network or PCs need to be very aware of the security risks that exist. The internet is unfortunately used by hackers, vandals and thieves who try their hardest to break into computers and networks in order to steal data or just to cause trouble.

To minimise risks and ensure that your business is safe you need to install security software. Today's security solutions might include, for example, antivirus, firewalls, content filtering, cryptography, and spyware removal programs.

Security software should be installed on either the network, or your PCs and laptops, of if needed, on both. Most programs are updated automatically to ensure that you are protected against all the latest viruses, malware or spyware that are regularly released.

Read more about antivirus, content filtering and firewalls to understand how your organisation can become better protected against viruses and malware.

Questions and answers

What is a virus?
A virus is a piece of malicious code or a software programme that has been written with the specific intent of causing damage to a computer or a network...
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How does it work in practice?
A virus can be sent via an email or a document either from a friend, colleague or via a spurious email. The best advice about viruses is that if you don't know who the person is that has sent you an email; do not open it or indeed any attachments or links within the email...
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Why do I need it?
Quite simply, if you don't have an antivirus package you will (unless you are extremely lucky) at some point be affected. This can cause major issues not only on your PC but is quite easy to pass across your organisation's network and potentially impact everybody...
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Is it something that I can install myself?
Yes, very much so. It is easy if you have just one PC but if your organisation has more than one and maybe a server, then it is important to install the software on those too. Generally speaking, you can download an antivirus package either from...
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Read more questions and answers about content filtering.