Protecting Data

Protecting Data

1. Don't allow others to oversee you entering passwords or other sensitive material

2. Keep equipment in rooms that can only be accessed by authorised people

3. Have some physical security to prevent unauthorised use of the computers

4. Keep removable media safe and secure

5. Encrypt your files

6. Ensure all users have user names and password

   • Encourage all users to have strong passwords

7. Encrypt your files so that they cannot be accessed by unauthorised people

8. Do not keep data on laptops when they are away from the workplace