BellSouth Participates in National Homeland Defense Initiative.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2002 National Cyber Security Alliance Launches Stay Safe Online Campaign BellSouth today announced its participation in the Stay Safe Online Campaign launched in Washington, DC last week by the National Cyber Security Alliance. The Alliance was formed by a group of federal government organizations and leading private sector companies to teach users how to minimize computer security risks. The campaign is part of the presidential focus on homeland defense and plays a crucial role in protecting the nation's Internet infrastructure. "BellSouth is proud to be a sponsor of the Stay Safe Online Campaign," said Bob Wright, BellSouth's director of Information Security Strategy. "All companies and citizens must develop a new focus on security and, as a sponsor of the campaign, Bellsouth is contributing by educating customers on measures they can take to increase safety for home and small business computers." The campaign includes a new Web site, http://www.staysafeonline.info, which highlights the need for computer security and encourages all users to protect both home and business systems. The site also provides consumers with safety checklists, protective measures and other tools to ensure maximum security, including a top 10 list of tips for home users: 1. Use protection software "anti-virus software anti-virus software n → Antivirensoftware f " and keep it up to date 2. Don't open email from unknown sources 3. Use hard-to-guess passwords 4. Protect your computer from Internet intruders -- use "firewalls" 5. Don't share access to your computers with strangers; learn about file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. risks 6. Disconnect disconnect - SCSI reconnect from the Internet when not in use 7. Back up your computer data 8. Regularly download security protection update "patches" 9. Check your security on a regular basis; when you change your clocks for daylight-savings time, reevaluate your computer security 10. Make sure your family members and/or your employees know what to do if your computer becomes infected in·fect tr.v. in·fect·ed, in·fect·ing, in·fects 1. To contaminate with a pathogenic microorganism or agent. 2. To communicate a pathogen or disease to. 3. To invade and produce infection in. "In this digital age, computer safety checks should be as routine as checking smoke detectors smoke detector n. An alarm device that automatically detects the presence of smoke. Also called smoke alarm. , the locks on the door or the brakes in the car," said Dick Clarke, Special Advisor to the President for Cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. Security. "Checking computer safety is vital to protecting consumers." About the National Cyber Security Alliance The National Cyber Security Alliance is a cooperative effort between industry and government organizations to foster awareness of cyber security through educational outreach and public awareness. For more information on the Alliance or the Stay Safe Online Campaign, please call Neill Edwards at 202-482-7473, or visit our web site http://www.staysafeonline.info. About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications services company headquartered in Atlanta, GA, serving nearly 46 million customers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and 15 other countries. Consistently recognized for customer satisfaction, BellSouth provides a full array of broadband data and e-commerce solutions to business customers, including Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. and other Internet services. In the residential market, BellSouth offers DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary high-speed Internet See broadband. access, advanced voice features and other services. BellSouth also provides online and directory advertising services, including BellSouth(R) Real Pages(SM).com. BellSouth owns 40 percent of Cingular Wireless, the nation's second largest wireless company, which provides innovative wireless data and voice services. |
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