Tek-Sys Computer Systems / Networking LLC Victoria, TX 77901
Important Information You Should Know About Your Office Computer Network
Before You Connect to the Internet
Never connect your network to the internet without a good firewall/router. We only use high quality commercial grade gigabit routers with stateful packet inspection. We never use consumer grade routers like you might purchase at Office Depot, WalMart, and similar stores.
Never use any server, laptop, or workstation without a high quality up-to-date antivirus software. While even the best antivirus software can not totally eliminate all risk from viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, and other malware, it would be indeed foolish to expose your equipment to the internet without this protection. Antivirus software is your main defense from the hackers and criminals that lurk on the internet. We can recommend antivirus software to meet your needs.
Limit Your Activities to Business Uses Only.
Employees should only access websites which are necessary for business activities. Accessing non business related sites such as social media sites not only reduces office productivity but also subjects your office network to additional risk. Never download unauthorized software, screensavers, wallpapers, etc. Many of these types of sites carry a malware payload as part of the download.
Be Careful Opening email Attachments
If you receive an email you are not expecting and it contains an attachment, do not open it. If you receive an email from USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, the IRS, a bank where you don't have an account, and other such emails, don't open the attachment. Of course there is no Nigerian prince that is going to give you millions of dollars. Don't open the attachment. Attachments often masquerade as seemingly harmeless file types such as .pdf or .doc files but actually are executable files which can install malware on your computer. This is especially the way ransomware which encrypts all of your files gets installed. To be extra cautious, if you get an email from someone you know and it includes an attachment, notify the sender and verify that they actually sent you the attachment before you open it. People and businesses from whom you regularly receive emails may have had their accounts hacked to send malware in their name.
