Computer security is a tug-of-war. It isn't about discovering a bullet-proof product out there. It isn't something you can buy in a box or download online. Forget the marketing releases of security products.
Read and learn the basics of computer security. Strong passwords, basic firewall configuration, privacy and cookies, history and memory caches, browser security and extensions. In other words computer security is really personal responsibility. Begin with informing yourself.
Let me go back to my opening sentence. The foundation of computer security stands on how you value usability and security. If you disconnect your computer from the internet and lock it inside a vault, you will have a totally secure machine. But can you use it?
You can also do a set-up where anything and everything goes, and within 5 minutes the computer is already hacked.
When making your personal decisions about usability and security, do read up on current computer security threats. After updating your vulnerability to the current threats, make changes to your set-up accordingly.
Read and learn the basics of computer security. Strong passwords, basic firewall configuration, privacy and cookies, history and memory caches, browser security and extensions. In other words computer security is really personal responsibility. Begin with informing yourself.
Let me go back to my opening sentence. The foundation of computer security stands on how you value usability and security. If you disconnect your computer from the internet and lock it inside a vault, you will have a totally secure machine. But can you use it?
You can also do a set-up where anything and everything goes, and within 5 minutes the computer is already hacked.
When making your personal decisions about usability and security, do read up on current computer security threats. After updating your vulnerability to the current threats, make changes to your set-up accordingly.
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