When it comes to the security of devices, there is no length that you cannot go to in order to secure the security of your devices. In this article, I want to look at some of the physical security measures that you must consider when it comes to the security of your devices.
Follow me as we are going to look at some of the measures that must be taken when it comes to the security of devices. Follow me as we are going to look at this together in this article.
When it comes to layers of computer security, physical security happens to be the first layer of computer security. This involves the protection of hardware such as hardware, networks, and data from attacks that can cause loss or damage.
Also, there are various factors that can affect the physical security of devices, such as damage, theft, dust, fire, water, flood, earthquake, among others.
There are some facts that you need to know about Physical security. This includes the fact that:
Prevent any unauthorised access to computer systems.
Prevent tampering/stealing of data from computer systems.
Protect the integrity of data stored in a computer system.
Prevent the loss of data and damage to systems and against any natural calamities.
Using locks for physical security measures…
Locks act as the primary method of controlling the physical access of the information, information systems, and removable storage devices. Locks provide a different level of security depending on their design and implementation. Locks are always used to:
Restrict others from using the computer room.
Protect the computer from unauthorised access by locking the doors and Windows on the computer premises.
It also locks the CPU and monitor to prevent them from being stolen.
Another security measure that you can also use for the physical security of the device is the use of biometrics. When it comes to the use of biometrics, it involves the use of:
FIngerprinting
Retinal scanning
Iris scanning
Vein structure recognition
Face recognition
Voice recognition
There are some physical security measures that you can take to prevent fire outbreaks. Some of these measures include:
Make sure all emergency doors are kept clear
Use good quality wiring, tools and equipment
Avoid using equipment that gives a mild electrical shock
Keep the room dust-free and remove all scrap as possible
Ensure trash is emptied regularly
At the end of the day, always unplug the appliances
Make sure the user knows who to call in an emergency
How how to use a fire extinguisher
HVAC Considerations…
HVAC ( Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) is the technology developed for indoor environmental comfort. HVAC can be used for:
Controlling the temperature.
Adequate ventilation
Indoor air quality
Facts To Know About Internet Security
Many of us are surfing the web, but we know less about our safety online. You would have seen some surfing the internet, and they do not have a good anti-virus to start with. This is a very bad idea. In this article, I want to introduce you to what you need to know about internet security. Follow me as we will look at that together in this article.
Internet security practice includes protecting users’ data from unauthorised access and damage that can happen when they are connected to the internet.
Most times, when your browsers are properly configured, it can help in preventing malware infection, preventing personal information from falling into the wrong hands and limiting the damages that can happen through a cyber attack as well.
Also, you need to know that there are many ways that online attacks can happen. It can be through :
Emails
Instant messaging
Chat rooms
File sharing
On a general note, you need to be very careful when you are surfing the web or you are making use of social media platforms. You must not disclose personal information to people that you come across on social media.
You also must not click on any link sent to you through social media platforms, and you also have to scan all files that you have downloaded through email or social media platforms. This is due to the fact that some of these files can be used to introduce viruses to your device.
Tips…
Ways Of Securing Laptops From Theft
I don’t know if you have ever been a victim of laptop theft, it is really a bad experience. Most times when laptops are stolen, as a tech guy, the most painful part of it is that you are going to lose your data.
It might have taken a lot of years to gather all the data together. In this article, I want to show you some of the ways of securing laptops from theft. Follow me as we are going to look at that together in this article.
First and foremost, laptop theft leads to the disclosure of information such as usernames, passwords, confidential data, and other networking details related to connecting the laptop to a corporate or internet environment.
Here are some of the things that you should do to prevent laptop thefts…
Note the laptop serial number and keep it safe
Choose a laptop skin to recognise it easily
Make sure that you report laptop theft immediately.
Some things you should not do…
Do not leave the laptop unattended for a long time.
Do not forget your password, and avoid sharing your laptop password with others.
There are some other steps that you should take…
#1 Third Party Privacy Protection
One of the measures that you need to take is to add third-party privacy protection for your sensitive data. You can actually purchase software programs to make sure that unauthorised users do not have access to your sensitive data.
#2 Laptop insurance
Although this might come at an extra cost, it is always advisable for you to purchase laptop insurance. At times, when one loses his or her laptop, it might be very difficult to raise money to buy a new one. You can transfer the cost to a third party by buying PC insurance.
#3 Hardware-based security
As part of the effort to secure your laptop from theft, you have to make use of a hardware-based security device. If you have a computer room where your laptops are kept, you have to make sure that you use heavy locks. You also have to ensure that you make use of physical security when it comes to securing your devices.
#4 Encrypt sensitive data
Apart from having a backup of your data at all times, you have to make sure that you encrypt your sensitive data at all times. You need to make sure that all that data is encrypted. Encrypting your data will guarantee that the data is rendered useless when it falls into the wrong hands.
#5 Set BIOS Password
Another layer of security that you can go for is to set a BIOS password. When you set a password for your BIOS, it will become extremely difficult for someone to make changes to your BIOS settings without your consent.
This will assist in securing your information. It will also make it difficult for anyone to format your computer without your consent. The negative side of it is that you will lose access to your BIOS if you forget the password.
#6 Tracking
Another way of preventing or mitigating the impact of laptop theft is to install a tracking device on your laptop. You have to make sure that these tracking tools are installed so that it will be very easy to trace the laptop when it falls into the wrong hands. With it, you can know where your laptop is at any given time.
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