Since the pandemic started, more and more people have been working from home. Whether that means using a company laptop or your own, keeping your computer secure is very important. Naturally when we are in the office, there is an entire IT department dedicated to protecting the data on all computers. You don’t get that kind of protection when sitting at your home office, so learning about computer safety is a great tool for working at your house. While you are at home working or surfing the web, we want to provide you with great ways you can protect your computer while working from home.

Security Is Your First Line of Defense

Before you get to working on your projects to protect your computer, the first place to start is building a defense for your computer. It is a great idea to install antivirus protection to help assist you against hackers or breaches. Set it up in a way that it automatically installs the latest updates, that way you can focus on your work. Another idea is to create a password. Having multiple security measures on your computer will make it that much stronger. It will be a good defense in those just-in-case moments if it gets stolen or someone else tries to get into your files.

Let’s Get Networking

Another good area you can beef up your computer’s safety is on the networks you are using. If you are on the Internet, you are using Wi-Fi. Take a look at those login credentials. Are they the default login and passwords? It is a little known fact that hackers can easily figure out generic logins by lists on the internet or process of elimination. 

Lock It Down

Minimizing outside accessibility to your computer is key. Create ways to lock it down. You can start off with the basics of creating separate accounts of your computer if it is shared. That will keep mishaps from happening and your work data untouched by others.  It may be a bit involved, but think of each additional measure you take as a layer on top of layers of difficulty to hack your computer. If you have some serious work projects you are dealing with, we do have a suggestion for those. In terms of more advanced levels, look into encryption software. Using this type of security is comparable to locking something in a vault and you hold the key. In short, it disguises your work in code, so people are none the wiser if they are maliciously snooping around your computer. 

Thinline Tech

At Thinline Technologies, we take the time to understand your IT needs and how important it is to protect your computer. The professionals on our team are available 24/7 for any technology problem to solve or assistance you may need. We deliver top-notch network infrastructure, hardware, and software solutions for our clients. Please visit our website at thinlinetech.com to see all of IT services we can offer.