We know how much security and dependability mean, especially with the increase in electronic payments and the need to protect consumers and data. That is why we want to help you stay up to date on developments in data and cyber security, with free resources that provide the best how-to information for securing your business. It’s never been easier to understand how to:

• Protect your network against the most-common threats
• Guard valuable business information
• Handle credit card data to protect your customers
• Thwart viruses and hackers

		Watch the Microsoft Interactive Security Video Hear expert tips, take a quiz, and build a security plan.
		Learn More About Data Security With an overview of the Cardholder Information Security Program and the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard.
		Download the Security Guide for Small Business This guide helps explain why security is important to your business and outlines steps to better security.
		Download a Sample Security Plan Use this template to develop your own security plan for your business. (Word)
		Top Five Data Security Vulnerabilities – Protect your business and your customers. Learn the most common ways compromises occur. (PDF)

Tech Tools
Read the latest tips and trends, such as how to recognize fake e-mail, avoid computer viruses, and stop hackers.

• Protect Customer Information: Data Security Should Be Standard
• Security Does Matter
• Fight Phishing: Don’t Get Hooked by Fake E-Mail
• Prevent Credit Card Fraud
• New Windows Upgrade Highly Recommended
• Cyber Security in Six Easy Steps
• Spyware and Adware
• Picking the Right Password
• Stop Hackers and Internet Attacks
• Protecting Your Business Against Viruses
• Unsolicited Spam E-Mail an Obstacle to Business

• Chamber Joins in Get Net Safe Tour to Teach Consumers How to be Safe Online (May 2006)
• White Paper: Protecting a Business From Online Threats (Apr 2006)
• Cyber Security Accomplishments (Jan 2005) (PDF)
• Press Release: Industry Progress on Cyber Security (Jan 2005)
• Testimony: Cyber Security (PDF)

Data Security Advocacy

• Testimony: Data Security (Nov 2005)
• Chamber Launches Data Security Campaign (July 2005)

Additional Resources

• OnGuard Online - Practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
• National Cyber Security Alliance
• National Cyber Security Partnership
• BP Technology's Online Course - Homeland Security and Your Business
• Dept of Homeland Security's Computer Emergency Response Team (USCERT)