Protect and survive

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A company can borrow infection control techniques from the medical profession when setting up an in-house computer virus combatting program. The program should be administered by a dedicated group of professionals drawn from a multi-disciplinary background within a company. A special adviser with extensive knowledge in the field should also be appointed to oversee the committee and to report directly to the board. The systems infection control program should focus on the surveillance, reporting, prevention, control, and containment of computer viruses.

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Six drivers for the future

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The author predicts six shifts in society that will take place in the 21st century. He explains that are future reality will be shaped by human-computer symbiosis, individual empowerment, medical technology, life-long education, business reforms, and a decline of nation states in favor of global alliances.

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The enemy within

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Employees committed 84% of frauds uncovered by companies in 1998. Fraudulent accounting practices are a frequent technique utilized.

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