Securing the Operating System

There are some major things in the security system that applies to all operating systems, whatever platform you are using. Security measures depends on the operating system you are using. Some had to be tightened because of its design characteristics result in a less than optimal security profiles and some use the root / administrator to improve security. Do not let the integrity of the security system is a mess.

Use strong passwords
One of the easiest ways to improve the security of using passwords that are not easily guessed by a brutal force attack. Do not make the password is too short, use the special characters that you can remember (do not complicate yourself if you remember the password).

Buy protective outer

Not all security appears on the desktop. Nothing wrong with using a firewall / router for external help protect your computer.

Update your software

Test patches before implementing the system is very important, but in the end the patch should be implemented as well. Do not let the software installed on your computer for too long is not updated. This applies also for applications antivirus / firewall.

Turn off services you do not use

Make sure you know any service that runs on your computer and have a reason to run. You also need to know the impact of service to your needs so that you do not either turn off the service. However, it is better not to run the service that you do not really need. 

Data encryption

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Data protection with backup

One of the most important ways to protect you from disaster is to back-up data.

Encryption of communication is important

The use of cryptographic system to protect communications from "The eavesdropper" is not foreign anymore.

Do not trust the foreign network

This is important, especially in public wireless network, like at a coffee shop, cafe, or some facilities that provide computer network / wifi / hotspot.

Install the uninterruptible power supply

(UPS) is not only so as not to lose data if a power failure. There are far more important reasons, namely, electrical stability to avoid file system corruption. UPS is also one of the keys to protect your hardware and data.

Monitor threats and security breaches

You have to do regular monitoring in order to quickly find anything suspicious and take action against something that looks like security breaches or threats to security.