Hacker advisory - SecureLogix - Industry Trend or Event - Brief Article

Communications News, August, 1999

SecureLogix, a San Antonio-based network security firm, offers tips for IT professionals to decrease the risk of a hacker attack:

1. Apply system updates;

2. Scan hosts with known vulnerabilities;

3. Monitor Internet listserves, sites, and mail groups for updates;

4. Turn off unneeded services;

5. Monitor log files; and

6. React quickly to suspicious events.