1. “Intrusion detection and intrusion prevention software” Feel that I would share the purpose of IDS and IPS, because I feel that most people have the same misconceptions as I did. I thought intrusion detection and prevention was something that was important to pay attention to and that it was all included in either my windows firewall protection and/or my anti-virus software. Through the tutorial learned that its optional, though recommended (by the tutorial). IDS and IPS looks at what is happening to your computer with more depth. It looks at behavior of programs and changes and not just what is left behind. Like the CSI of malware.
2. “Good Safety and Security Habits”
One thing that I learned and will be sharing is that it is important to have a routine to update/check my computer’s health. This includes, updates(ant-virus, spyware, firewall etc.), scan disk, backing up files, This is no different than taking your car for its regular oil change in that it can prevent anything from happening to your computer. Some information that surprised me was about Universal Plug and Play. This turns you computer into an open server and is unnecessary for home computer user. Universal plug and play can leave system vulnerable and should be disabled. Lastly that it should not be confused with plug and play because that is a useable program that allows for USB’s to automatically start up when you plug them in.
3. “File Backup Options”
It is important to back up what you have on your computer. From what I have learned is that a lot of people do not chose to do back up the data on their computer (or at least do not do it as often as they should ). There are several different options for backing up your data. Windows has a built in back up options that walks you through what settings you will need to back up you computer along with an option for where is saved to. I learned that there backup utilities online that are available (free and not-so-free). All programs seem to be relatively easy to navigate and utilize, it’s just a matter of using them regularly.
I'm in total agreement with your thoughts about backing up your computer. I have lived through at least 4 different virus infections that nearly shut down my computer. I was lucky - I didn't lose much stuff, because I save everything to an external hard drive. It's been a true life saver for my laptop. My husband's desktop, in another story!
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