Data Protection

Data Protection

1. Protecting against accidental destruction

   • Train users- so they are less likely to make mistakes
   • Ensure backup copies are kept
   • Thoroughly test software

2. Deliberate damage

   • Use a firewall to prevent hackers
     • to protect against disgruntled employees
   • use virus checkers to stop viruses

3. viruses

   • use scanning software's to prevent viruses
   • do not open email file attachments unless you know who they are
   • don not download illegal music, games and software's

4. protecting against unauthorised access

   • Biometric scanners
   • Keypads
   • use usernames and passwords
   • use encryptions
   • remember to log off when away from computers