Microsoft to help firms improve computer security

COMPUTER giant Microsoft has launched a major programme to improve computer security and help protect Irish businesses from viruses that can bring their operations to a standstill.

The firm plans a nationwide series of free training seminars and a radio advertising campaign aimed at raising awareness of the need to safeguard computer systems.

Microsoft Ireland business and marketing officer Leon McCarthy said security had become Microsoft’s main priority and that recent alerts such as the MyDoom virus had increased the need for vigilance.