Data can be defined, or classified, with labels such as public, personal, sensitive, confidential, secret, top-secret, or other categories. The more valuable or sensitive the data, the more it needs to be protected. The following tips will help you to safeguard your personal and financial data:
- Password-protect your access - Use a strong password or pass-phrase to protect access to your data.. A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols will offer you more security.
- Limit transportation and transmission of data - Refrain from transporting or transmitting sensitive/confidential data if you don't need to do so.
- Restrict network or shared access - Do not allow anyone access to sensitive/personal data unless they specifically require access.
- Temporary data storage - If you need to store sensitive/confidential data temporarily on a memory stick, laptop, or other device, remove that data from the device when you have finished.
- Establish guidelines for computer use - If there are multiple people using your computer, especially children, make sure they understand how to use the computer and Internet safely. Setting boundaries and guidelines will help to protect your data.
- Avoid accessing financial information in public - resist logging on to check your bank balance when working from a coffee shop that offers wireless access.
Reference: http://www.msisac.org/awareness/news/2007-03.cfm
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