FREE Computer Security Analysis*
& Best Practices Guidelines

Unsure whether or not you have adequate security protection on your desktop computer system, or laptop computer?

Well fret no more. We explain the different types of security you should have on your system and make recommendations to bring your computer up to appropriate standards.

At the very least, you'll have more knowledge to make correct decisions toward protecting your private data & computer investment against hackers, theft, and malicious activities.

Simple Security Components You Should Have On Your System
At a bare minimum, every computer should have antivirus & firewall software protection installed, an up-to-date/patched operating system, and file protection in place. The reasons why are outlined below:

• Antivirus – This protects your files and operating system from getting infected, corrupted, or damaged (obviously, viruses can destroy your valuable data as well as cause boot failure & a large number of other system problems). Viruses can also attack your email address book, another point of vulnerability.
• Antispyware – This protects your system against spying & advertising infections.
• Software Firewall – This "closes the open doors", or numbered connections, to your computer system (commonly referred to as ports) and prevents external access to your computer's data and operating system.
• File Sharing Protection – This controls the vulnerability of files & data on one computer being accessible to others on a network (such as your home, business, internet, or other type of network).
• Operating System Updates – Over time, as new vulnerabilities are discovered, it becomes increasingly important to have the latest critical updates, patches and service packs applied to your computer’s operating system. This updates the core system software and helps protect its operating environment against exploitation.

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Here are some major issues you may not be aware of:

Program Conflicts Shut Down Your Security Applications

Even if you do have a good Antivirus/Firewall/Data Security System, is it appropriately & adequately protecting you?

Too often we see program conflicts occurring (which prevents your antivirus software from operating) such as multiple antivirus programs installed & running concurrently on the same system. This can cause system instability, lockups, and disabled security protection. Make sure you have proven quality, compatible programs to ensure a proper-running, stable desktop.

Technology "Gotchas" & Other Major Issues of Concern

Antivirus – ensure that it is active, properly functioning, and no system conflicts that would prevent it from working and operating effectively. We've seen too many systems that, while they have an antivirus program resident on the computer, it is ineffective at best due to:
- conflicting with another underlying antivirus scanner resident on the machine, or
- expired antivirus software, which means that it is no longer downloading the virus definition files to keep itself updated & current in order to protect your system against the hundreds of new viruses discovered each month.
- disguised as a malware/phishing program – illegitimate software which masquerades as a program of benefit, but is designed to capture your private information/data and cause disruption in your computing activities, damage to your system, and negative consequences.

Firewall – whether hardware- or software-based, or both (even better), this is the technology which keeps the doors to your system locked against the outside world (and occasionally the inside). Is it blocking inbound traffic only, or is it protecting your entire system as a whole? Different firewall products each provide a different set of protections and it's important to know what is needed.

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Network – while a firewall can protect you from the outside world, who is protecting you from internal or inside data theft? If your internal security leaves something to worry about - including physical hardware, software, your data, and anything else not properly secured – then this is an area to look at additionally. A good quality firewall can help protect against data theft or indiscretions, hacking, and security vulnerabilities both on the inside of your network as well as from the internet.

Physical – Are your machine(s) properly anchored or secured against those who can easily walk away with them? All kinds of simple security precautions can be taken, most notably locking the doors leading to computers and computing equipment, making sure you have good physical security access in place, and where needed putting in place cable-lock-down devices, motion sensors/detection, and video or biometric security devices.

Data Protection – technologies exist to encrypt your important data and communications. However, just like a light switch, they must be turned on in order to be activated. By protecting your valuable data, even if it were to get stolen, the data would be rendered gibberish by those who try to view or recover it.

Main Objective
Obviously, the end goal is to have in place multiple points of security protection against the numerous vulnerabilities present in the marketplace. By enacting a multi-layered security regimen, you are increasing your deterrence methods against unfortunate circumstances, and thereby preventing your becoming another victim.

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Special Note on Advanced Security Levels -
There are a multitude of more advanced security measures you can put into place on your computer system. This depends on careful evaluation and just how much security your individual situation requires. The simple security measures described above, in general, provide a solid foundation.

If you are interested in more advanced security levels for your computer system, contact us using the form below. We can help you configure the right security for your particular situation and computing activities.

Making Corrections

If any or all of this seems complicated or confusing, we can help by analyzing what you already have, and recommend changes or additions to get your computer functioning smoothly. Please fill out the form below:

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