How can a company shore up its servers and desktops against this rising tide of malware? First, say experts, educate employees on spam and viruses. But education can go only so far; technology is also needed. Here are five steps for defending against malware.
1. Restrict user privileges.
2. Apply patches immediately.¨
3. Switch to alternative e-mail packages.
4. Build a multilayered defense.
5. Use an outside service.
