Managing your users

IT managers are ignoring a fundamental part of their IT security by blindly installing the latest systems in the belief that such technology will protect their business. Technology alone will not solve the problem. Managers are lulled into a false sense of confidence if they think the latest firewall or intrusion prevention system alone will protect their data, business and employees. Devices and tools such as virtual private networks, antivirus and vulnerability assessments are important components of a modern security strategy. But these are additional layers of security, and a waste of time without intelligent management of the people and processes within the organisation.

Effective management of users and greater security over user data is the only way to increase control over business threats and put a stop to the attacks that are waiting to happen.

What managers must remember is that it is not a matter of 'if' attacks will happen, but 'when' and 'how'. And how companies prepare for such threats is critical.

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