Data Security & Backup
Cyber security is a universal challenge with need for critical data protection a fundamental function of every computer system to avoid data hacking, access to data as well as manipulation and interference. This paper explains about the possible measures of securing key data in the computer systems against hacking, recommended frequency for critical data back up as well as the devices used for data back up and safe storage of the backups against interference.
Data Security & Backup
Firstly, is the use of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), a computer virtualization technique in which the computer operating system controls and is conducted in a data center. Key data is secure because all data is stored in the data center, not in the endpoint device. Secondly, use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) a network security measure that encrypts data passing through it by creating a tunnel using security protocol hence hackers and ISPs cannot access key data (Harvey, Douglas & Gillian 24). Thirdly, hardware data security can be accomplished through disk encryption which prevents read and writes access to critical data as well as data masking a process through which original data is hidden in random characters or codes. In addition to that the use of very strong passwords which consists of a combination of characters and numbers with at least 8 to 12 characters long helps secure data stored in both hardware and software devices.
Data Security & Backup
The next stage is data back up, it is recommended to be undertaken weekly to avoid data loss due to a violation of data security. Notably, in the event of data loss one still has access to it by restoring the backup, it also avoids data being compromised. To achieve this, Automatic software options are available that one can use set to a backup at a selected time of the day or week such as cloud computing (Harvey, Douglas & Gillian 45). Data Backup can be performed manually on hard disks, USB jump drive, burned to a CD or DVD which should be stored offline. Safe data storage is an essential part of data security. Cloud back up services puts valuable information in an offsite repository that never goes offline and is available from anywhere. Finally, online sites such as Google Drive platform as well as Dropbox enable backup diversification of critical data.
To sum up, key data safety is a priority for all individuals. It is recommended that one should back up critical data frequently using software such as cloud computing for real time access as well as online sites such as google drive and drop box which offers security against hacking. MLA.
Works Cited
Harvey, Douglas Ross, and Gillian Oliver. Digital curation. ALA Neal-Schuman, 2016.