GFI Services admits that while no network can be 100% safe, following an effortless plan can improve network security and improve security against new malware. In doing this, I would recommend keeping the virus database up to date, turn on the firewall, the real-time file system, educate staff on safe internet practices, and scan all removable. The North Eastern University Office of Information Security, views outdated anti-virus and unpatched devices as a major loophole for malware attacks. .One method to avoid malware attack is to keep the virus signature database current and apply the requisite patches. Normally whichever product you select to maintain your system, from the wide array available, the software specialists investigate online threats daily and release habitual updates to improve the level of protection and fix vulnerabilities in their system. These revisions enable swift discovery …show more content…
According to the support team the real-time file system protection initiates at system power on and offers continuous and detailed scanning of all types of media. Glen Clarke in his book CompTIA A+ Certification All-In-One For Dummies agrees with the team on this point and lists several benefits of this system. The most important advantage though is that real time protection system protects the network between scan times. In order for one to build a resilient network, it is necessary to back up important data. This is primarily because malware infection frequently results in a complete breakdown of the operating system and may destroy important data. Therefore, it is essential for network administrators to regularly back up important and susceptible data to a secondary device such as a flash drive or an external hard drive. In the unfortunate event of a malware attack that results in a system failure, these safety measures make it easier and quicker to recover