Security Breach Research Paper

With a rise in security breaches experienced by companies in the last few years, it is no wonder that businesses are implementing stronger security policies. Two topics that deserves to be addressed by businesses are PC protection software and external access to corporate networks. There may be no sure way to prevent attacks on the corporate network but there are steps companies can make to limit such activities. This paper will discuss the possible guidelines that companies may implement to strengthen security policies.

In regards to PC protection software, all company computers and all employee-owned computers that are used to access company network and/or files should have company-sanctioned PC protection software. Companies should install wide-ranging security software that includes anti-malware, safe browsing, firewall, and possibly other security capabilities (NSA). If possible, companies should provide laptops for work-related tasks only and prevent employees from using those laptops for personal use. These types of policies can limit the number of malicious items that find its way onto the laptop by restricting access to content unrelated to work (NSA). To ensure employee-owned computers have the same protection as company-owned computers, businesses should provide the same software for

Due to the weak security systems in place at many public wifi hotspots, companies should have employees refrain accessing work-related documents while on a public network unless absolutely necessary (NSA). An alternative may be to have an employee access company files through their mobile carrier’s network instead. Another route companies could take would be to have a VPN for employees to ensure secure access wherever the employee may need to access work-related