Computer security - internet security

Microsoft Access - Class 4 - Part IV

Here are few key things to remember to protect yourself from cyber-terrorism and hackers:

1.	All accounts should have passwords and the passwords should be unusual, difficult to guess.

2.	Use both letters and numbers when choosing passwords, they are harder to get.

3.	Change passwords from time to time.

4.	Do not e-mail passwords to people!!! Exchange confidential information in person.

5.	Change the network configuration when defects become known.

6.	Check with vendors for upgrades and patches. In computing, a patch is a software update meant to fix problems with a computer program.

7.	Audit systems and check logs to help in detecting and tracing an intruder.

8.	If you are ever unsure about the safety of a site, or receive suspicious email from an unknown address, don't access it. It could be trouble.