Firewall, anti-virus, spam-blocking: unified threat management devices offer all-in-one security solution.(TRICKS & TIPS)

CPA Technology Advisor, The, August, 2006 by O'Bannon, Isaac M.

Small business owners, especially professional public accountants, recognize the need to keep business, client and financial records secure. We all know that there are bad people out there who want to get their hands on social security numbers, bank accounts and other key data. But addressing the problem is not always that easy, especially for these smaller businesses who often find themselves faced with solutions that are either made for large, enterprise-level companies, or those that are geared for home use. Obviously, neither is ideal for a business with 10 to 15 or fewer workstations. The concept of securing firm and client data grows even more complex when you realize how many ways that data can be compromised: Unauthorized access to the network, viruses, phishing...