How to Secure Your Data Online
There is a wealth of information available for business owners, consumers, and families on how they can secure their online data. There are numerous ways to secure your data and devices from criminals and hackers.
This data protection advice is important for everyone however, it is particularly important for those who work remotely or from home. Many small business owners, for instance who work from their personal computers and have access to sensitive information that can affect the image and day-today activities of their businesses. It’s important to be aware of your surroundings, secure the screen when you plan to leave for a short time, or make use of a password-protected VPN when working in public.
Be cautious when it comes to online transactions, and avoid saving sensitive data on devices that you might lose or sell. The recent iCloud hack of celebrities, for example, was possible due to the fact that photos were stored on personal devices which could be traded or given away. Additionally, you should make sure that you’re encrypting your data as much as you can to ensure that it cannot be accessed by anyone else.
The majority of the suggestions and practices for data protection are good advice that you must follow at home, work, or wherever you are online. Most threat actors do not target major companies or government agencies. They tend to target innocent people who don’t adhere to good security procedures.
Alfonso Moraleja Juárez es Doctor en Filosofía y Ciencias de la Educación por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid y Graduado en Ciencias Políticas por la UNED. En la actualidad, dirige en la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid la publicación de Filosofía y Letras Cuaderno Gris. Compagina la docencia en el IES Joan Miró con la de alumnos de altas capacidades (PEAC) y con los alumnos del Master MESOB en la UAM.