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Virus Protection is NOT Enough! Anti virus software comes installed on many PCs, and most people think that it protects them completely from Internet-borne threats. But virus protection is only as good as the latest virus definitions, which are created in response to the latest viruses. It's a game that the hackers always win, in a sense; someone (potentially many thousands of people) must be infected before the makers of anti virus software can create a defense. Anti virus software does nothing to secure your computer against direct hacker attacks.

For effective protection from Internet threats such as Root Kits, Viruses, Trojans, and the like, advanced security software is very useful. Preventing security breaches and virus infections rather than fighting to remove them later is the best solution. Good protection software should be designed for this job. Many virus products offer REACTIVE rather than PROACTIVE protection. Protection software that really offers top-level defense will monitor your system preventing suspicious actions while not slowing down performance.

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Without a firewall, your computer is operating under an "open door" policy. Bank account information, passwords, credit card numbers, documents and photos that you don't want to share with the world are all available to anyone with bad intentions and basic computer skills. Hackers can get in, take what they want, and even leave open a "back door" so they can use it to attack other computers. Every minute that your computer is connected to the Internet, either through a dial-up (modem) connection or through a broadband (DSL or cable) service, it is at risk.

Proactively block access to malicious websites. Spyware, phishing, and virus-infected Web sites are a nightmare. Many firewall devices feature Web content management. Keep your users safe and productive. Powerful URL filtering will solidify your Unified Threat Management solution.

More is required than just having a firewall! Even with the best intentions and security practices, testing the security of your computers and network is essential. Many computer security compromises are caused by Malware disguised as something else. Hackers can use simple techniques such as scanning the network to see if there is an easy way in rather than a Trojan approach.

Security testing should be an on-going practice. This is especially true when there are changes to the computer systems (such as computer replacement) and primarily due to the continuous advances of hacker technology. Frequent security penetration testing should be performed on a regular basis.

What you can do: Run anti-virus software, establish software and hardware firewall's and have external professionals perform security audits. REPEAT these three steps.