Cover all bases. Remember to update antivirus software on desktops and servers regularly. More than 500 viruses crop up monthly. Don’t forget remote users. And use different types of antivirus software. They don’t all catch everything.Surf secure. Make sure employee Web browsers are at the right security level to prevent breaches.Ship it out. Consider outsourcing the filtering of your corporate e-mail to catch spam and viruses before they get on your network. Publish policies. Tell employees to never open e-mail attachments from people they don’t know. Some viruses spread by mailing themselves to contacts in an infected computer’s address book. Get alerts. Subscribe to get the latest virus news and warnings on e-mail at sites like McAfee (dispatch.mcafee.com/us/default.asp) and Sophos (www.sophos.com/virusinfo/notifications).Grade it. Rank applications and systems according to how critical they are to your business. When a virus hits, determine which systems are most important to protect. Rate patches so that all IT staffers are on the same page: A low rating means patch it when you have a minute; high means do it now. Assign a staff member to take charge when a bad virus hits. This person leads conference calls and meetings, and coordinates the response and clean-up.Back Up! Create group pages among IT staff to use as a backup if a virus takes the company e-mail down.Sources: Microsoft, IBM, McAfee, Sophos, PricewaterhouseCoopers, CIO reporting Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP Innovative integration drives automotive group to SAP awards Using SAP Build Process Automation, China Grand Automotive Services Group Co., Ltd. accelerated and streamlined processes for its 700+ dealerships, saving time and costs while earning recognition for its innovation. By Tom Caldecott, SAP Contributor Dec 11, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation news Concerns remain even as the EU reaches a landmark deal to govern AI Experts believe the new regulation would add a significant compliance burden on businesses as some argue it could even stifle the growth of the rapidly developing technology. By Gagandeep Kaur Dec 11, 2023 7 mins Regulation Artificial Intelligence feature CIOs grapple with the ethics of implementing AI With ethical considerations around AI use increasingly top of mind, IT leaders are developing governance frameworks, establishing review boards, and coming to terms with the difficult discussions and decisions ahead. By Esther Shein Dec 11, 2023 13 mins Generative AI Generative AI Generative AI feature Reed Smith turns to AI for lawyer staffing solution The legal firm’s Smart Resourcing tool helps balance workloads and ensure partners find associates with the right skills and experience, while empowering employees to make connections across the firm’s global footprint. By Sarah K. White Dec 11, 2023 8 mins CIO 100 Legal Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe