E-mail Safety Quick Tips

• Treat all e-mails cautiously
• Don't share your e-mail address
• Delete strange e-mails without opening them
• Don't open unexpected e-mail file attachments
• Ask yourself - Is this the kind of e-mail I expect from this sender?
• If an e-mail contains one or more of the following warning signs, avoid opening it:

• Arrives unsolicited or unexpectedly

• Blank body or blank subject line

• Vague subject

• Bad grammar and misspellings

• Personalized with wrong names

• Asks for passwords, account numbers, or other sensitive information

• Don't let Outlook download pictures unless you really need them

• Never respond to spam

Server Security 

Few questions - Do you know what patch level you're at right now?  Is your virus protection up-to-date? Is your firewall secure? As a business owner you shouldn't have to know these answers if you have complete faith in your IT group.  We know exactly where our clients stand at any given moment.

Security is high on everyone's list of topics these days, but you can't just talk about it - you have to proactively implement the steps to a secure server.  Once you think you have security in place, a new virus or hacker will make it necessary to change the plan.

Security holes are a constant threat to your network's health and your company's ability to do business.  Patches and updates are a frequent occurrence in today's environment. Every software application and operating system will require patches in an ongoing basis.

Often we work with companies that think their networks are secure, but aren't.  We can examine your network and assess your current level of security.

If you'd like PlanNet Technologies to provide a free network evaluation, click on the "Contact Us" tab.