A guide to computer security

As the number of people connected to the Internet continues to grow at a very fast pace, growing more than us now they are creating our own computer networks.

With these we can enjoy the benefits of high bandwidth Internet instant access and make this connection available for several teams in and around the House.

But for those familiar with computer security, are fully aware of the risks that may expose your computer to.

Without having to implement an adequate computer security solution, the team can be infected with viruses, spyware and adware. These are all forms of malware that can play a role in the provision of a useless team, destroying valuable information of storage, they provide a complete control of a computer to another person, allow someone to steal information from the computer, record your keystrokes and give a third party access to your bank account onlineallow someone to use the team to attack an equipment belonging to someone, etc..

And if you chose a wireless network, you could share your Internet connection to its neighbours or to that person that has been sitting outside his house in the car for the last few hours. What is more, increasing the risk of exposing his team to the pirates as a result.

What are the basics of computer security?

Make sure that the link between you and the Internet is safe.It is necessary to have a firewall hardware installed between you and the Internet. Latest devices that connect to the Internet have one built in, but in any case is necessary to make sure that what you have is a firewall stateful.You must give your full access of the computer Internet, but block all traffic trying to get access to the network when it originated from the Internet side.


Protect your Internet.Cambiar router administrator password and if possible to so appoint the administrative account. Everyone who has bought this device will know what the default account and password is, which is why you must change them and make difficult to guess. This is especially important if you have a wireless network.


Install antivirus software on your computer.Make sure that it analyzes the computer viruses at least once per week. Maintain up-to-date software and to ensure that virus definitions are updated every day. Also make sure that this is overseeing the team all the time to help prevent that they are infected in the first place.


Install a personal firewall on your computer.Not only should this limit of aid that the damage malware can do to your computer, but should also reduce the chances of this spread to other computers. Get the habit of checking the dialogues will be asked and only allow Internet access to applications that really need.


Install anti-spyware software on your computer.Make sure that it fully analyzes computer spyware at least every week. Keep software up to date and ensure that the definitions are updated every day. Also make sure it supervises her team all the time.


Keep updated with security patches for their operating System.Microsoft version of Windows security updates every month. However, make sure that your computer is configured to automatically check if there are downloads every day and at a time when the team is more likely to be turned on.


Protect your wireless network.Not broadcast its SSID (Service Set IDentifier). Although it can be purchased by someone who is determined, no sense make things easy. So make sure that it is disabled. Restrict access to your wireless network based on the MAC (Media Access Control) address of your computer. Yes, these can be trucados, once known, but why make things simple?Implement WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2, if you can further protect your wireless network. And use a preshared key that is not easy to guess.
Conclusion

Although never teaming a 100% secure, the objective is put as many obstacles in the way and postpone the casual hacker. Therefore, follow these basic steps 7 have a safer computing environment. And remember, through the implementation of computer security in our own team, we are making the Internet a safer to sail around the world.

David McKone has been involved with the security of the network for several years, providing secure networks for small businesses and large corporate clients. Sign up for my free newsletter and receive my special report "Computer security" absolutely free in [http://www.securingyourcomputer.com]

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