"FBI: Tech Firms Face Spy Risk"

Today's, D&C newspaper highlighted a growing concern for tech firms - espionage.  Most people don't think of espionage when they think of small businesses.  Espionage usually brings visions of governments and large international businesses.  But, this article pointed out that "area technology companies are fooling themselves if they think they're not in the cross-hairs of such spy efforts," according to the FBI.  In fact, Barry Couch, an FBI special agent, told a room full of Buffalo business owners that "If you haven't been a victim yet, it's because you have been and you don't know it, or you will be."  Rochester area businesses are a prime target, especially those in the optics and sensors industries.  And, many times it is coming from within - disgruntled workers are often where it starts. So, what can businesses do to protect themselves?  First, be aware it is an issue.  Then, have a security assessment done - CMIT Solutions can check your current network security and identify where the risks lie.  From there, there are many solutions that can help minimize a business's risks - from strong anti-virus software to 24/7 remote monitoring. Cheryl Nelan President, CMIT Solutions of Monroe