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Security is a major issue in our connected world. In the last few years networked systems have been impacted by several damaging viruses such as the "Code Red" and "SQL Slammer." These interruptions to business cost companies time, money and resources. In addition to the software programs your employees use, PCs must also run virus scan and encryption software to protect company data and keep your business up and running.

PCs based on the Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting HyperThreading Technology have the power to run these background tasks and still keep your employees productive. Employees are more likely to keep virus scan programs activated and utilize encryption and backup software if it doesn't result in interrupting or slowing down work in progress.

Microsoft Corporation has announced plans to discontinue providing security patches to some of their older operating systems in 2003. Known Internet, e-mail, and network security issues combined with lack of support for legacy operating systems increases security risks. Microsoft Windows XP was designed with security in mind, both from a logon and an online point of view. Upgrading to this new operating system can provide multiple security benefits listed in chart below.

Feature
Feature Description
Windows 95/98/ME
Windows 2000 Pro
Windows XP Pro
Encryption File System (EFS) Encrypts each file with a randomly generated key
NO
YES
YES
IP Security Provides additional Security for virtual private networks (VPN)
NO
YES
YES
Kerberos Support Provides industry standard and high-strength authentication
NO
YES
YES
Smart Card Support Integrated smart card capabilities
NO
NO
YES
Internet Connection Firewall A firewall client that can protect small businesses from common Internet attacks
NO
NO
YES

At CSA Solutions, we have extensive experience in auditing, implementing and maintaining secure systems. To learn more about how you can protect yourself, or other CSA Solutions services, please contact us at www.csahelp.com/help_me_csa.asp or 617-212-4276.




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