Basic Security Considerations
Online security is a huge problem for small businesses, so making sure they are protected
will be vital to Blue Dolphin Fashion. Some advanced security features that the business may
want to consider include things like antivirus software, browser manager, an advanced firewall,
password vault and Tor. Tor not only protects people’s identity online but also allows them to
evade social media and internet blockages. Instead of connecting directly to a website, it bounces
around between multiple nodes, or computers, on the Tor network, thus making your
communication difficult to trace.
During a targeted throttling or partial shutdown, your location will be unknown, and you
will still have access to the internet and be able to avoid the censorship. It also keeps your
communication relatively secure from hackers or spies, but it's not perfect. Users should still use
caution when relying on Tor. Alternatives to Tor that use similar technology include Freenet,
Yandex, and 12 P Browser.
Internet risks are not the only issues to be addressed, the owners of Blue Dolphin Fashion
should ensure that every workstation has antivirus software installed and the network is
contained behind a multifaceted firewall that filters external requests through the network DMZ.
DMZ is a perimeter network that protects an organization’s internal local-area network from
untrusted traffic. The end goal of a DMZ is to allow an organization to access untrusted
networks, such as the internet, while ensuring its private network or LAN remains secure.
