Particularly in businesses, not all data is meant to be shared. Some data, when shared and exploited, may even bankrupt one company. This is why securing data is so important nowadays. Here are a few ways how you can protect your data:
• Safeguard Software – You can protect your data through installing effective software that disable the capability of distributing data to other parties through underground programs. This can come in the form of antivirus, filters, and/or firewalls. When tis type of software is installed in your system, information can no longer be sent without your consent. However, constant update is required to stay effective.
• USB Blocks – There are metal plates that prevent computer users from inserting USB flash drives to a system, disabling copying of files to other data storage devices.
• Privacy Screens – Though this method may be simple, it is rather effective in blocking snoopers and/or passersby who look at your screen. You cannot be sure if the data you input is safe as some identity thief can be around looking from behind you. Privacy screens, however, only allow vision to the person in front of the unit, securing you and your data especially in public places.
• Biometric Measures – Now if you are really serious in storing your data away from other people, this is the best method to use. Biometrics are very hard, if not impossible, to hack. You will have to use the same iris or the same thumbprint as the user has inputted in the computer. You can program the computer to shut itself down when the fingerprint is not yours, preventing from any data theft.
If these methods still fail, then prohibit data reproduction/copying. You can do this by putting up USB blocks and/or removing CD drives. Along with this, make sure you uninstall data transfer software such as CD/DVD burning software.
