Questions to test your knowledge of computer security ...

Questions & Answers:

1. Hackers or e-vandals outside your company pose the biggest threat to your computer systems?
   
   False. Hostile activities committed by current or former employees are your biggest risk.
   
   
2. Most damaging viruses enter your computer through e-mails or Internet downloads?
   
   True. Scanning software will catch some viruses. But you can help reduce the spread of viruses by refusing to open e-mail from people you don't know or to download information from the Internet.
   
   
3. Good passwords are easy to remember, such as the name of your pet dog or cat.
   
   False. Use a password with a mix of letters, numbers and characters. Change your password often. And use a password that is not in the dictionary for the best protection.
   
   
4. The latest wireless devices, such as Palms or Handsprings, have built-in protection against unauthorized use.

   False. Default settings allow anyone access to a wireless network. Be sure to change the defaults on your wireless device before you use it.

You may not have known all the answers in our quiz, but FPI's staff includes security, communications and systems professionals who do. Virus and security administration is one of the services that we offer our association customers. Learn more about our information technology services.