We know how much security and dependability mean to you in today's business computing environment. And we want to help. That's why we created the Security Guide for Small Business explicitly for small-business owners. Download this free technology resource to get tips, tricks, and how-to information you can use right away to help protect your PC and your business.

Is This Guide Right for You?
Computer and online security is a growing concern for businesses of all sizes. Computer security issues range from viruses to automated Internet attacks to outright theft, the result of which is lost information and lost time.

Security issues pop up in news articles every day, and most small business owners understand that they should take steps to better secure their businesses. Increasing security can seem complicated, though, and it’s often diffi cult to fi gure out where to start. This guide helps answer those questions.

If you own a small business or are responsible for directing the computing and security policies for a small business, this guide is written with you in mind. While the subjects covered in this guide are sometimes technical, we try to present the issues in everyday language and then show you where you can find more technical information when you need it.

This guide breaks down the major security threats that your business faces and features a quiz that introduces concepts to help shape the way you think about your own security practices. You’ll find a checklist you can follow to increase security (see the sidebar, “Seven Steps to Better Security,” for a quick review of these steps, and read the section, “Seven Steps to Better Security,” later in this guide for a detailed look at the checklist) and advice for creating a comprehensive security plan of your own. We have even included a sample security plan for a fi ctitious company named Adventure Works.

While many of the steps outlined in this guide are steps that you can take yourself, don’t be afraid to ask for professional support if you need it. Many qualifi ed technology and security consultants are available to help. Be sure to read the section, “Finding the Right Consultant,” for information about where to look and what questions to ask.

Seven Steps to Better Security
1. Protect Your Desktops and Laptops
2. Keep Your Data Safe
3. Use the Internet Safely
4. Protect Your Network
5. Protect Your Servers
6. Secure Your Line-of-Business Applications
7. Manage Computers from the Server

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Small Business Development Centers
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network is a partnership program uniting private enterprise, government, higher education, and local nonprofit economic development organizations.

The SBDC network is the U.S. Small Business Administration’s largest economic development program, utilizing federal, state, and private funds to provide management and technical assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their own businesses.

With nearly 1,000 centers across the nation, the SBDC program meets the in-depth counseling and training needs of more than 650,000 small businesses annually in face-to-face counseling and training events. The SBDCs across the country are represented by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC).

To learn more about the ASBDC, visit www.asbdc-us.org

Microsoft Small Business Center
Microsoft Small Business Center is an online resource designed specifi cally to address the needs of small businesses by demystifying technology and helping small business owners get the most out of their software.

To learn more, visit www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/

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