Secure your computer! Secure yourself!
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Secure your computer, Secure yourself!
Computer Security Day on November 30th reminds us to protect
our computers. Every day, computers become faster and more advanced. Protecting
the resources, tools, and information on them protects the people who use them,
too.
Computer
security is the protection of
computer systems and data from harm, theft, and unauthorized use. It is
the process of preventing and detecting unauthorized access and use of your
computer.
Computer system that needs to be protected are:
Hardware, the physical part of the computer.
Firmware, permanent software that is etched into a hardware.
Application software like word processor, internet browser etc.
Computer security threats are becoming inventive these days.
There is much need for one to arm oneself with information and resources
to safeguard against these complex and growing computer security threats and
stay safe online. Some preventive steps you can take include:
- Installing
reliable, reputable security and anti-virus software
- Activate
your firewall, because a firewall acts as a security guard between
the internet and your local area network
- Stay
up-to-date on the latest software and news surrounding your devices and
perform software updates as soon as they become available
- Avoid clicking
on email attachments unless you know the source
- Avoid
login from different systems. Avoid other personals to use your computer
or laptop
- Always
log off from app, website, computer, from every software, you are not
using
- Change
passwords regularly, using a unique combination of numbers, letters,
symbols and case types
- Use
the internet with caution and ignore pop-ups, drive-by downloads while
surfing
- Avoid
creating your account on every or any website.
- Do
not share your personal information at any website or application.
- Install
program that you use only. Uninstall program you don't use.
- Avoid
pirated or cracked software.
- Taking
the time to research the basic aspects of computer security
and educate yourself on evolving cyber-threats
- Perform
daily full system scans and create a periodic system backup
schedule to ensure your data is retrievable should something happen
to your computer.