Businesses that maintain IT systems in a warehouse environment may find it challenging to keep these networks secure. Accidental damage, theft, and other catastrophes can cause major service interruptions or data loss.
There are many ways for companies to combat these technology issues, take control of their inventory systems, and grow their business. Take a look at these four ways to safeguard your IT systems and data in a warehouse environment. [Read more…]
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An anti-virus program is always recommended and deemed critically important in all PCs. The threat of malware is very real and exists in a continuing basis. Malware can create havoc in a computer system resulting to decreased functionality or corrupted files. Without a reliable anti-virus program, computers are left open to the harm inflicted by malicious elements.
Anti-virus programs provides multiple virus scans that can be put to action anytime. They are also able to provide protection from both internal and external threats that are lurking around. Computer users need to be aware that passing malware is a deliberate action of hackers and nothing happens by accident.
The installation of an anti-virus program should take note of the configuration to ensure that it will function as it should. Anti-virus also need upgrading as the newer versions are made available. Anti-virus programs are regularly updated to ensure that they can adequately protect computer systems from newer threats.
Taking the time to install an anti-virus programs can save computer owners from the inconvenience and harassment of a disfunctioning computer system. Most people will be familiar with what to expect when malware successfully invades a system but many will be unable to fully understand just how important protection is until their computers exhibit weird malfunctions that prevent them from accomplishing their tasks.
There are many choices for anti-virus programs. All the computer users need to do is choose. A strong and reliable anti-virus can save users a lot of headache and inconvenience.
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Even in this age of hacking, viruses, malware and all other online hazards, you can still keep your computer protected. And you know what? It doesn’t take an expert to do so. Here are a few simple tips to keep your computer protected from viruses.
First things first: you should install an antivirus in your computer. You can purchase one, whether through the Web or at a shop, but support and updates for it are typically good for only a year. However, while updates last, these premium antiviruses provide really effective protection for your computer. Good examples include Webroot Secure Anywhere and Norton Antivirus. [Read more…]
IT security is not only about protecting the equipments and devices that are presently used but is also about the proper disposal of old equipments and devices. This is especially important in old computers since we might just be allowing threats to enter our lives. Hackers are known to be able to penetrate the hard drives of discarded computers to fish out sensitive, personal information.
To prevent this from happening, it is necessary for computer owners to make sure that no such information or any information can be retrieved in the manner. The best way is to destroy the hard drive physically through the use of a heavy hammer. It goes without saying that the hard drive should be removed first from the computer. This can be done with the proper tools or through the assistance of a computer technician.
The rest of the computer parts can be sent to a recycling center so that reusable components can be collected to build refurbished ones. The remaining unusable parts find their way to smelting centers where they can be recycled. This is one way of helping protect our environment.
There is no telling how personal information retrieved from old computers will be used by criminal elements. Hackers will be especially looking for information that can allow them to steal the identity of owners such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, and bank account numbers. Information of this nature in the hands of criminals can wreck havoc on a person’s personal and financial life.
People often forget that equipments and devices are capable of storing data indefinitely even when they have performed certain tasks to erase them. Reformatting the hard drive was previously believed to be enough for the purpose but experience show that it is not. It always makes sense to be one step ahead of criminal minds.
Loss of physical property is not the only concern when a phone, laptop, or netbook goes missing while traveling. More than the cost of the equipment itself, there is the potential exposure of personal data contained in them that could represent undetermined costs to its owners. Costs will not be limited to the financial aspect but will include concerns regarding business/trade secrets, security of self and family members, and exposure of other sensitive data that can affect reputation and well-being.
When it is absolutely necessary to bring equipments or files along in travel, travelers will have to anticipate possible scenarios that may occur unexpectedly. Things do not always go as planned in spite of best precautionary measures taken. Travelers will have to try to minimize the potential damage by the performance of certain actions such as scrubbing laptops of important files or at the very least encrypting these files when it is necessary to bring them, and opting to bring the less expensive laptop which could also perform the required functions in travel. They can opt to bring the next best alternative which when lost is easier accepted.
Securing data requires travelers to remove all those data that are deemed NOT for public consumption from laptops and other mobile devices. Personal information in the hands of unscrupulous people is like a time bomb waiting to explode on the faces of its owners. Bank and credit card details should not be conveniently found in the stolen item since this could equate to a major financial debacle. The scenario becomes even scarier when victimized in a foreign country where travelers have no family or friends to turn to.
Online activity should always be done discreetly. Travelers should not call attention to themselves when using expensive laptops and other like equipments. It is always best practice not to check the laptop along with other luggage and have it close while on the plane to avoid the possibility of forgetting about it and leaving it behind.
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IT security has always been a concern, but as we move into bigger and better technology, what are the challenges that face us? Technology changes so fast that it isn’t possible to predict exactly how things will go down, but we can prepare for as many eventualities as possible, using current challenges as a stepping stone.
Criminals have always seen the Internet as a possibility for committing more crimes, and that’s not likely to change any time soon. So, we can reasonably expect that cyber crime of all types will increase alongside technology. [Read more…]