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Article #377: Improvements to Network and Computer Security

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A committed computer support service has technology to increase network security
to rely on good computer security through the limiting of services.
procedures in order to prevent failures Dedicated user accounts run services
and to take computer repair measures when unique to that account type. On a simple
attacks to networks and freestanding PCs level, role-based access might allow the
take place. Competent computer support writer to use word processor software
requires constant vigilance - a good while the graphic designer has access to
computer repair technician should have computer animation applications and
the qualities of an ever-vigilant meerkat neither can use the other's tools.
rather than the lugubrious sloth. More importantly, service access is
However, even with the best computer limited and, in a sense, a user has
support, no network is perfectly secure privileges on a "need to know" basis,
from within. The software and hardware according to what role he fulfils within
architecture of a network is highly the organization. So you may need more
complex and weaknesses in software or than one attacker to do any real harm to
hardware can be exploited by attackers a network. The threat is contained
either from within or outside the because a combined attack by Mike in
network. Design, George in Advertising, Jessica in
A Weak Assumption? Accounts, and the guy who fixes the
The philosophy on which most current printer isn't very likely!
computer security measures is based is Password Security
often cited as inadequate by some Users can be added to a service and may
experts. This is to assume that all or require a log in and password in order to
most threats come from beyond a company launch the application. Other security
network or the PC of a user. The computer measures, such as prompts for passwords
system on which the computer support from a user after he makes changes to a
administrator is working is assumed to be database, provide a log of all the
safe. activity of that user and can trace any
According to some experts, to assume that naughty activity back to the culprit.
all pieces of hardware and all software To ensure maximum protection, passwords
on a "trusted system" is harmless at must be secure and known only by the
worst and valuable at best in preventing service user. Passwords in this instance
invaders from compromising the system is are frequently regarded as legally
the huge error of modern computer binding. They are digital signatures, and
security. They cite this misguided are often referred to as such by the
assumption as one of the major causes of service or application in question.
computer insecurity. A disgruntled So although networks are still assumed to
employee with some expertise in IT who be trusted by their users, ongoing
has been served notice by his boss can do measures and improvements in security
untold damage to a so-called trusted mean that computer support and service
system. Although best practice may insist administrators have more reason to trust
that employees lock their computers them than they had in the past.
before leaving their workstations, TechSpoon is a computer repair services
mistakes can happen and an unattended, provider bringing enterprise computer
unlocked computer is a weapon in the and network support services to small
wrong hands. business in a personal and reliable
An attacker armed with a worker's manner at a fraction of industry costs.
password could also cause trouble from They also assist consumers at home with
within the network. Furthermore, once an Convenient in home computer repair
attacker has infiltrated the system, he service for their personal computers
is armed with all or most of the user for computer consulting , Computer
privileges that that entails. He can set Repair Services, Computer Repair
up port access so that he can make future Software, Computer Help, computer virus
attacks remotely, or install malicious issues and more. With technicians
software for the same effect. located nationally computer repair is a
Limit the Sharing phone call away. Computer help can be
Microsoft has taken these criticisms reached at 877-TECH 101 for business
onboard and introduced Windows server computer repair .






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