All About Infosec

Since we will be talking a lot about security i would like to suggest a checklist to ensure your security in the digital world.
Follow these steps:

1.Install anti-virus software and update regularly.

2.Install a firewall.

3.Keep your operating system up to date.

4.Spy ware scanners.

5.Secure wireless network.

6.Use unique passwords that you can remember.

7.Be cautious with e-mail. Don't open e-mails and attachments from an unknown source. Make sure your e-mail program isn't set to automatically download attachments. Report spam to your internet service provider.

8.Scan downloaded files. Even if you've made sure that the file is from a trusted source, always scan for viruses before opening it.

9.Watch for unsecured shares: Turn off software features you don't use such as printer sharing and file sharing. These are available for easy access between computers on a network. This ability to share files can be used to infect your computer with a virus or allow an intruder to look at the files on your computer.

10.Secure your browser. Turn off features that allow automatic downloads, and turn on your browser's built-in security features. Get a blocker to stop those pop-up banners, and don't click on links in those pop-ups.

11.Make backups of important files onto separate disks. If your computer does become infected, you'll have a clean copy of your files.

12.Turn your computer off or disconnect from the network between uses. Disconnecting your computer from the internet when you're not online, or shutting down the computer, lessens the chance that an intruder will be able to access your system.