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Security Tips for Today's Digital Age

By Laura Garcia-Manrique
October 27, 2004

Computer networks and Internet use has become a necessary part of the legal industry, and legal professionals should focus attention on potential threats that accompany this use of technology. As dependence on the Internet continues, and the threats to computer networks increase, it's important to implement safeguard solutions to protect information security.

Any computer user that uses a laptop or desktop computer and has Internet access is at risk for common threats that can be easily prevented. Antivirus software, personal firewalls and other tools are simple to deploy and well worth the small amount of money it costs to ensure protection and peace of mind. But it takes more than technology to secure important information assets. While many legal firms spend a great deal of time and money fortifying computer networks from outsider threat, they often neglect the threat from within. Technology tools combined with knowledge about security threats and computer user guidelines can eliminate worrying about computer security from the 'to do' list and allow more time to concentrate on client relationships and business success.

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