9 Steps to protect your data from loss

Do you rely on your computer in your business? Is it wishes to secure and save your data from theft or damage? If you read this article ...

Why do you need to make a backup copy of your data?

There are two reasons for this thread:

The first is the peace of mind. If the hard drive crashes or your computer stolen, you know it will not be the end of the world for you and share a Report of the eye in the night, without any disturbing nightmares.

The second thing is to ensure the continuation of your business. Will ensure that the backup copy of the data that if you lose your computer for any reason will not lead it to stop working. This is a secure Baantek is essential for the continuation of your business.

The good thing on the subject it is easy to process and will not take you a lot of time or money and you will be able to follow your business no matter what happens to your computer.

Here are 9 tips to protect yourself from losing your critical data ...

Step 1 - Create a backup through the clouds

I strongly advise you because you now and before the end of this article subscribe one backup services via the cloud. For my part I use CrashPlan service for backup, and the company offers several rates according to the needs of the user. I've already left a full article on the importance of backup with the presentation of several services and prices, you can refer to it and review services and choose the most suitable for you.

Step 2 - Make a backup copy to an external hard drive

The most important thing you need to focus on is to have a separate hard drive on your computer even if you can that you hide from view that would be much better. If put it, for example, in a desk drawer or by extending long cable to another room. Outer disk is very important, if your PC you can easily stole arrived to a new computer disk and follow your business directly.

Step No. 3 - Protect passwords on internet browsers

It is very important to put a password to access your computer. It will prevent anyone from accessing your personal files and important privacy.And if someone stole your computer it will wipe everything that exists on the hard drive.

Also make sure to activate the password on your internet browser. It is of utmost importance, as we are to enter our bank accounts, e-mail, Aldwin sites and many others through these browsers. We now live via the Internet, so it is important that we protect our privacy through a secure browser.

Step 4 - Use Dropbox service with 1Password program

You can purchase and use of 1Password on your android or iPhone or tablet computer or desktop.

I use 1Password to save passwords Bhsabbate different pin numbers for programs and applications you buy it, it is located on all electronic devices (iPhone, iPad, laptop and desktop computer), and the best feature of the program is the possibility of integration with the service cloud storage Dropbox.

The program can be based installation subsequent to your internet browser and work to synchronize all your passwords. These words will become available on any device you wherever you go and at any time you wish.

And the possibility that you have a central place where all your passwords encrypted and kept securely on Dropbox and you can get them through 1Password will make your life much easier

Step No. 5 - Keep the curtains closed

I know that this is looked down upon, but it seems in my opinion, is very essential.

It is simply, as they say: far from the eye away from the heart. If the computer does not see the thief is not going to think about theft. Appears to be simple, however it is essential and necessary and the least you can do to protect your valuables.

Step 6 - Use a Tracking Tools

There are a lot of tracking means that you can use on your computer. For a Mac you can use service FindMyMac that will tell you the whereabouts of the device through iCloud access via one of the other devices.

There is another program called LogMeIn is a program that allows you access to your computer remotely. If you have operated the program on your computer stolen and one of them was able to login to Windows, you can log on to the computer and locate the IP address of the device.

Step 7 - Take pictures of the serial numbers of your devices

It is best that you photographed the serial numbers on the box and you save them in a safe place, such as a folder on Dropbox it will be very helpful for you to be submitted to the police and follow up the matter.

Step No. 8 - Protect your place of business of motion sensors and surveillance cameras

It is very important to use a protection systems in your workplace. Such as motion sensors that need to be directed towards the location of the computer. Sensors can also be used broken glass.

And surveillance cameras are another option very well. There are many special things that you can do using surveillance cameras and by the way is much cheaper than you expect.

Step No. 9 - some of the other things that you must do

First you have to make sure you get the insurance with a good insurance company.

Of course do not forget to keep the serial numbers of computer programs. And that you have a copy of the program to his inauguration again later if you need to.