Server hack incidents are on the rise in today’s technology world. Server security is no longer something that only large corporations have to do.

Fortunately for today’s small businesses there are a number of very inexpensive software providers to enable you to secure your network and server or a cost effective manner.

Some basic server security considerations include:

• Strong financial protection (Cisco and Sonicwall are designed for small business security needs.)
• Operating system and software updates to eliminate security holes.
• Quarterly network and server security audit and report.
• Corporate Anti-virus software.
• Physical security of server and networking gear.

Basic network and server security methods and software are cost effective, and critical even for small businesses today.