It's no big secret that organized crime is in the business of stealing stuff. But these days their job is made much simpler with the advent of computer networks. Your business' financial records and account security codes are ripe picking for the Internet gangster of the 21st century. Be very protective of your financial proprietary information. If I've told you once, I've told you a dozen times.
Hackers are creative, resourceful and great team players.
Be very protective of your company's intellectual property. What makes your widget better is usually some trade secret and that gives you a competitive edge. Many times your competition will do just about anything to get the trade secret. Remember your company's intellectual property is valuable stuff, and these days it's everybody's job to protect the company intellectual property. Copyright 2001 Associated Press.