Starting an Online Business All-in-One For Dummies®, 3rd Edition

Chapter 2: Developing a Security Plan

In This Chapter

• Forging a realistic plan
• Making an investment in security
• Tapping into the experts

You've heard the drill: Plan, plan, plan! The first step in protecting your business from an unwanted computer invasion or an IT catastrophe is developing a plan. Your plan doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. However, you do need to give your security strategy more than a passing thought. In fact, put your plan on paper so that you and your employees have a written plan of action.

The fun of thwarting a cybercrook doesn't stop here, though. After all, what good is a plan if you don't implement it? You also have to invest in a decent online security system (or two) and maybe even bring in a few professionals to ensure that you're properly prepared. If these upfront considerations are ones you've thought about — but haven't gotten around to accomplishing — this chapter has your name on it!