CIO: How to Build Multiple Layers of Security for Your Small Business

The complex and ever-changing security landscape can befuddle small businesses, and the plain truth is that there is no silver security bullet. Small businesses would be well-advised to deploy a multi-faceted security strategy. Here are eight must-have checklist items.

By Paul Mah
February 23, 2012

Most of us have heard about the concept of building a defense in depth in order to protect computer resources from black hat hackers. The idea revolves around the use of multiple defenses to thwart, or at least limit, the damage arising from a potential security breach.

Given the rapid pace of change in the security sector, some executives may have difficulty naming the specific safeguards that their companies deploy. This guide aims to shed some light on some of the more common aspects of computer security, and also serve as a checklist to identify potential areas upon which to improve.

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