COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY
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Question
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You work for an IT company and want to complete some work at home. You take a copy of the documents. Which of the following would be the best to do before leaving the office?
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Copy the data onto two memory sticks in case you lose one
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Email the files to your personal email address
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Copy the data onto a CD and label it clearly
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Password protect the files, then encrypt the files on the memory stick
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Set a password, PIN, passcode, pattern or fingerprint security to unlock the device. Don’t forget to set your device to automatically lock. It is also a good idea to put PINs on your SIM card and voicemail for extra security. Install reputable security software that includes antivirus and anti-theft/loss protection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Encryption is the best method for securely sharing files. This means the file becomes unreadable until it’s decrypted. Only those with the encryption key can access it. Therefore, File encryption is a great way to ensure that your data is safe, even if it falls into the wrong hands.
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