Computer Data Security

Data is the most important asset of any organization. Data security means to protect it from the corruption, unauthorized access and deletion. There are many internal and external threats to the computer’s data.  The common threats include virus attacks, hackers attack, accidental data deletion, natural disaster, spyware, malware, unauthorized access, eavesdropping, employee’s sabotage, phising attacks, computer damages and the other threats from internet.

Identity theft is another big issue when you browse the web and shop online. The data losses may leads to the serious financial losses to the organizations. There are many ways to deal with these threats.

When you browse the internet, the great precautions and security measure should be taken to block the viruses, hackers and the unauthorized users.  On the internet there are many cyber villains (known as hackers) that specifically target the company’s database to corrupt or delete the files.

Data loss can be occurred due to any reasons and the best preventive measure is to regularly take backup of your critical data.  The following section provides you the some of the best data security tips to avoid the attacks on your data from inside and outside your organization.

• The first and the most IMPORTANT step is to regularly take backup of data with the good backup software and store your data on the CDs, other hard disks and at the remote location.  By implementing this step your organization can be saved from the serious crisis that can come due to the data loss.
• Install an up-to-dated antivirus program and regular scan your computers with it.
• Install an up-to-dated anti spyware program and scan your computers regularly.
• Install and configure software or hardware firewall on your gateway computer to block the unauthorized access internally and externally.
• Never click on the links in the emails or open the email attachments from unauthorized or unknown sources.
• Encrypt your messages while transmitting over the internet.
• Protect your computer by downloading the latest operating system patches and security updates.
• Check the physical security of your organization and no unauthorized person should be allowed to enter in the server room.
• Train your employees and guide them about the common security threats.
• Monitor the activities of network users with the network monitoring software.
• Use 128-bit SSL encryption while transferring the files over the internet through the FTP.
• Install and configure the Anti key logger software.
• Limit the access of the employees to the server.
• Safeguard your computer network by implementing and configuring the firewall on all the computers.
• Use very strong passwords.
• Password protect your critical documents.
• Update your software inventory with the data recovery software.
• Ensure that on all the computers browsers and the operating systems are up-to-dated.
• Never send your personal information like credit card numbers, SSL, bank accounts details etc. through the emails as they emails are the insecure way to send the personal and financial information to anyone.