TechXpress offers small businesses new defense against cyber crimes

San Luis Obispo, CA - In response to today's increased threat of cyber crimes, TechXpress has unveiled their new Xpress Network Audit service. While large corporations rely on similar audits to ensure network safety, the TechXpress service is among the first of its kind suitable for small businesses.

"Your data is one of your most valuable assets, and also among the most vulnerable," says TechXpress President Bryan Sarlitt. "The Xpress Network Audit anticipates and heads off possible network disasters which could be potentially devastating to your business."

Sarlitt notes that, although network problems can take many forms, cyber crimes are among the most menacing for today's small business. Cyber crimes can include e-mail viruses, infiltration by hackers, sabotage by competitors or disgruntled employees, financial fraud, and "netspionage" or theft of proprietary information via the Internet.

The Xpress Network Audit begins with a thorough review of a business' base network layout, inspecting everything from wiring to the power and data backup cycle of its file server(s). Workstations on the network are also evaluated for optimized connectivity on the network and Internet, as well as virus and security vulnerability. The company's internal security procedures are also analyzed. TechXpress will report the results in a confidentially manner, along with a list of recommendations to improve network security, that are customized to fit the business' needs and budget. Once improvements have been made, a second audit is performed.

Following a successful second audit, TechXpress awards the business a validation certificate and offers their Xpress Network Security Subscription, which provides the business a simple way to keep up to date on viruses, patches, new policies and procedures, as well as follow-up testing.

For more information about the Xpress Network Audit, or to set up a free assessment, visit www.TechXpress.net or call toll free 1-877-850-TECH (8324).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

According to a recent survey of 503 United States corporations, universities, government agencies, and medical and financial institutions, the Computer Security Institute concluded that financial losses from cyber crimes climbed for the third year in a row in 2001. According to their report, of those surveyed:

* 90% detected computer security breaches in the past year.

* 80% acknowledged financial losses due to computer breaches.

* The most serious financial losses occurred through theft of proprietary information and financial fraud.

* 85% had detected computer viruses in 2001

* 38% suffered unauthorized access or misuse of their website (21% did not know if unauthorized use had taken place)

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