Information about Computer Security and Options and tips for backing up your important information

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There are dozens of things that you can do to protect your computer. People sell so many
software packages and information products you may not be able to get a handle on all of it. Have
you wondered to yourself what the basics are so that you can protect your identity and your data
and so that you no longer have to worry?
I am not sure if we will ever get to a point that a computer security solution is perfect and we never
have to worry but we can get to a point of an increased security posture. That just means that we
can take a few steps to help protect ourselves against the not so nice people in the world.
First if you have a computer you should turn on a local firewall.
You may say, I am working behind one of those routers you can purchase from the electronics
store, I am safe. There is a term in the field that is called defense in depth. There are many takes
on what this actually means and how to implement it but I will be the first to tell you every extra
security precaution you can take will be helpful in the effort to protect your identity and your data.
Each layer of defense will add to your protection. You may have a router but go ahead and turn
on that software firewall that comes with your operating system too. Learn more about your
computer so that you can be proactive. You never know when you might travel with that laptop
and your software firewall saves you from an intrusion. Just be cautious. Most people lock their
doors at night before they go to bed or when they leave for work in the morning. Don't forget to
lock the doors on your computer.
Second, you may consider installing a well proven anti-virus product.
There are many packages on the market. Some you can get for free and others you can pay for.
You need to determine your level of knowledge and how much support you may require.
There are many anti-virus vendors that are free that have been certified and protect your systems
just as well as the pay for kind. The main difference is that you may get better support from the
pay for kind. You may end up supporting the free kind on your own and having to do research on
the net for answers. This is truly your call and should be congruent to your level of computer
knowledge.
Anti-virus software should be a must. It has saved my system many times as well as friends of
mine. I had a buddy that downloaded pictures form a digital camera that was infected with a virus.
They can be anywhere. This is just another layer of defense you should consider in your quest to
protect your identity and your data.

2. Third, you should consider backing up your system regularly.
I am not talking about once a year either. I am talking about using CD, DVD, or an external hard
drive and backing up your data daily, weekly, or at least monthly. This may not necessarily be a
defense but it is a proactive measure that could save you tons of money and time.
I have known several people who have inadvertently gotten a virus on their computer lost tons of
data and information such as pictures and music which were priceless and irreplaceable. They
were able to save their data because they backed it up regularly. They may have lost a few days
worth of data but they retrieved most of it back. They were quickly able to perform a desktop
restore and get 90% of their data back.
Now, one consideration is that if your data changes regularly you may want to consider backing up
your data on a more frequent basis. The reason for this is if you have to perform a system restore
or a file restore you want to be able to retrieve the most current data possible. Anyone out there
can do this. There is backup software all over the web and 9 times out of 10 your computer
probably has backup software built in that you can use for free.
The bottom line is that you should take measures to protect your data the same way you would
protect your house or car. We too many times implement this on the physical world but forget to
do the same for the digital world. There is a ton of information available for you to improve your
knowledge and understanding of computer systems and how to protect your data and your
identity. Don't become a statistic. Protect your data today.
Imagine having the ability to schedule a backup and walk away knowing your data is being
protected nightly. Learn how to use a computer backup system, find out how to backup files, and
find out how to protect your data. Joseph Simcic has written an easy to read eBook that you can
download now and start learning how to backup your computer.
To ensure your precious information is backed up securely, go here: http://bit.ly/backupsecurely
To learn 5 secrets that computer experts don't want you to know (because they want to charge
you exhorbitant rates to fix it) go to my blog: http://www.FIX-MY-COMPUTER-PROBLEMS.COM
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