Data Security measures for a Desktop/Laptop
Data security refers to the protection of data from unauthorized access, use, change, disclosure and destruction.
There are different types of data security measures such as data backup, encryption and antivirus software which will ensure the security of your sensitive data. Listed below are few of them.
- Enable Auto-updates of your Operating System to update it regularly.
- Download Antivirus Software from a trusted website and install. Make sure it automatically gets updated with the latest virus signatures.
- Download Anti-Spyware Software from a trusted website and install. Make sure it automatically updates with the latest definitions.
- Use “Encryption” to secure your valuable Information.
- Strong password should be used for “Admin” Account on computer and for other important applications like email client, financial applications (accounting etc.,).
- Periodically backup your computer data on a CD/ DVD or a USB drive in case it may get corrupted due to hard disk failures or when reinstalling/formatting the system.
- Always keep the recovery disk supplied by the Manufacturer/ Vendor of the computer system to recover the Operating System in the event of boot failures.
- Startup programs should be monitored/ controlled for optimal system performance.