Identify, Manage, and Reduce your Risks

 


Security Quiz - take this 60 second quiz

Think you are Secure? Take this Quiz and Find Out.

Protection of your network and data is one of your primary concerns. Take this security quiz to find your Security Quotient. Click yes or No for each question then click Calculate.  Your Score and Security Quotient will automatically be calculated below. Risk assessments help identify, manage, and reduce your risks.

 

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1.  We have recent off-site backups and current anti-virus on all desktops and servers.
Off-site tape backups and anti-virus updates protect you from accidentally deleted files or virus infected systems.  Network assessments ensure protection of information assets.
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2.  We have had an external firewall penetration assessment within the past 12 months.
Networks are attacked on a daily basis.  External penetration assessments review your firewalls, your first line of defense against hackers and other external threats.
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3.  Our security policies have been audited by an independent organization.
Experts recommend you have your policies and procedures audited by an outside organization.  Don't have all your policies documented?  Altius IT offers Policy templates.
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4.  Our web site interfaces with customers and has been audited to ensure security.
Web applications are the most vulnerable element of an organization’s IT infrastructure.  Web application and database assessments identify your web site vulnerabilities.
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5.  We encrypt our confidential documents and E-mail messages.
Encryption prevents third parties from opening confidential documents or incorrectly addressed E-mail.  Security consulting helps identify your user related risks.
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6.  We have an electronic document archival and destruction procedure.
Old versions of electronic documents can be used against you in a court of law.  A network assessment of your archival and destruction procedures can help you manage these risks.
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7.  We've audited our site for compliance with California's On-line Privacy Protection Act.
Not only is a web site the first contact with a prospect, it reflects on your organization’s image.  In addition to interfacing with customers, web sites must comply with legislation.
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8.  We've had an outside independent IT security audit within the past 12 months.
Every system has limitations.  In addition, new and emerging threats develop on a regular basis. An independent security audit helps you identify and eliminate your vulnerabilities.
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9.  We have an incident response plan if someone has broken into our network.
Ad hoc investigations may do more harm than good.  Organizations need a formal incident response policy and plan to provide appropriate notification and analysis of a crime scene.
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10. Our users and IT staff regularly attend training on IT security threats.
User education and training is important to stay ahead of new and emerging threats.  Security workshops at your location are a cost effective and easy way to keep up-to-date.

 

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