Re: Best practices for a small business's security

From: Clayton Dillard (clay_at_securespeed.cc)
Date: 12/29/03

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    To: bob martin <bobmartin_613@hotmail.com>
    Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 16:22:56 -0500
    
    
    

    Bob,
            You can take a look at some of the security web sites listed on our
    links page (http://www.securespeed.cc/links.htm). You may also find
    some good generic documentation on www.techrepublic.com.

    Books are a good source for information too. I like:
    - "Inside Internet Security" by Jeff Crume
    - "Hackers Beware" by Eric Cole

    Knowledge is one of your most valuable weapons in the quest to secure
    your information systems. Be proactive - it seems you already have that
    going for you. Try to focus on people, policies and tools as the
    foundations for your security endeavors.

          * People are either going to enhance or subvert your security
            measures.
          * Policies should be clear and readily accessible
          * Put the right technology tools in place to enforce your policies
            and enable your company to conduct its business securely.
            Remember "Defense in Depth.

    Good luck!
    Clayton Dillard, GSEC MCP
    Principal Consultant
    SECURESPEED, LLC
    http://www.securespeed.cc
    800.577.6990

    On Mon, 2003-12-29 at 14:51, bob martin wrote:
    > Hello,
    > I am looking for best practices or an outline to follow for helping a small
    > company to secure their business. I've found many resources on the
    > technical aspects, but am hoping for suggestions for websites or books
    > covering the business aspects as well. Any help would be much appreciated.
    >
    > Thank you.
    >
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    Principal Consultant
    SECURESPEED, LLC
    http://www.securespeed.cc
    "Information Assurance and Security Consulting"
    
    



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