NADA Tech Tip: Security Mistakes To Avoid

NADA Tech Tip: Security Mistakes To Avoid

In order to manage and maintain dealership information technology security, keep in mind these mistakes that could potentially create breaches in your network security and wreak havoc in your dealership. The following are five frequent security mistakes that you should know and avoid:

Opening unsolicited e-mail attachments from unknown sources (most viruses are distributed in attachments).

Failing to install security patches, especially for desktop PC operating systems (Windows), applications (MS Office), and browsers (Internet Explorer and Netscape).

Installing screen savers or games from unknown sources (e.g., downloaded from the Internet.

Failing to make and test backups of programs and data files.

Using a modem to access the Internet while it is attached to the LAN computer system which opens up your entire LAN system to hackers, bypassing the firewall.

For more tips on information technology, visit www.nada.org; click on Member Services, then Technology, then IT Tips.