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I.T. abuse is a common workplace problem that can cost an organization bandwidth costs as well as risk the overall security of private data. Here are some quick tips to help prevent such information technology abuse in your enterprise.

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1. Discuss with employees what is acceptable workplace use of company Internet, cell phones, landlines, etc. Training may even be necessary to keep your employees informed of acceptable business practices for security.

2. Keep all employee passwords complex and change them every so often to keep the password not so memorable, even within your own organization. Make sure you have a policy and contract put together for all employees with access to communications,  even the secretary with simple web access.

3. Consult with a state lawyer on your employees privacy rights and what is acceptable monitoring on behalf of your organization then put into place whatever software and security hardware necessary within the law to enforce your policies.

4. Keep hardware under physical security and limit access to server rooms, PBX, etc.

5. Expect hostile breaches and plan out maps for what to do if such breaches occur.

6. Segment company data to specific departments and allow access to any data on a need to know or use basis period.

7. Discuss with managers and human resource officials the potential threats of disgruntled employees. Create a reporting system to monitor such threats.

8. Destroy all passwords and access usernames the day any employee leave the company.

9. Make sure all computers and systems are protected against spyware, malware, and viruses with the appropriate software.