SUMMER 2009   

• End User Security
• Avoid Fines Due To Credit Card Non-Compliance
• How Do Small Businesses Manage Their IT Budgets in a Slow Economy?

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End User Security

You hear a lot about computer security and the consequences of not adhering to best practices. But unless you are a computer professional, it is not always easy to know what to do. So we’ve compiled a list of the basics that companies and end users can be aware of and put into practice. Keep in mind, that knowing this is not good enough. You have to do it in order for it to be effective. This article will discuss best practices for passwords, wireless, locking the workstation, and safe Internet usage. At the end, there is a test to see if you can spot the phishing sites!

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Avoid Fines Due To Credit Card Non-Compliance

Do you accept credit cards as a form of payment? If so, you are responsible for maintaining PCI compliance in accordance with the PCI (Payment Card Industry) Security Standards Council. Not doing so could put you in jeopardy of serious fines for each day that you are out of compliance. We wrote about PCI compliance six months ago, but because of some recent updates to the Security Standards and regulations we are publishing a new article with links to more information. If you accept credit cards, please read the following article.

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How Do Small Businesses Manage Their IT Budgets in a Slow Economy?

When the economy is good, business is good. This is especially true for most small businesses. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. When the economy slumps, people tighten their belts and spending goes down. When this happens, your customers do not spend as much on your products and services. The treacherous part of this is that small businesses usually do not have as much cushion as a larger company, so you feel the pinch on a more personal level. This article discusses how small businesses deal with a slow economy and what you can do to make it a little more bearable.

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