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January 02, 2008

Security Tips

My 2008 New Year's resolution is to take some smart (and relatively simple) steps to keep my computer and data safe and secure. TechRepublic's Top 10 security tips is a great place to start, as it covers general PC security as well as some good advice for securing files and data:

* Use strong passwords
* Invest in good firewall/router
* Update your software
* Shut down services you don’t use
* Employ data encryption
* Protect your data with backups
* Encrypt sensitive communications
* Don’t trust foreign networks
* Get an uninterruptible power supply
* Monitor systems for security threats and breaches

I'll share my thoughts on a few of these sensible tips in upcoming blog postings, particularly the ones that deal with secure file transfer and ensuring that sensitive files and data remain safe.

Posted by Hugh Garber at January 2, 2008 06:52 AM digg this add to del.icio.us add to My Web Furl this page

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