When it comes to protecting technology, many of the reasons that you want to protect your smartphone or computer is because you want to protect your money and your identity. Even your business needs some protection when it comes to working online. You don’t just want to protect yourself and your business, but you want to protect your customers as well.
When it comes to protection, apps are going to be one of the things you must have, since they’ll protect things that find their way onto your tablet or smartphone. Even Windows 10 gives you the ability to add apps to your desktop and laptop computer, rather than downloading everything. Here are some things you should make sure you are using on all of your tech, for the best protection.
Encryption Apps
If you spend a lot of time sending emails, you need to have an encryption app that can help protect those emails. This is especially important if you are sending things that contain important information, like social security numbers, names and addresses. Most email suppliers have encryption software available to use for your computer, but find out if it’s protecting your portable communication devices too.
Virus Protection
Yes, even your smartphone can get viruses if you aren’t protecting it. That is why it is important to download a virus protection app on smartphones and tablets. If you get a virus on your phone, hackers can use those viruses to steal information, just like they have done to numerous retail businesses over the last few years.
Malware Protection
Malware and adware protection are a bit different than virus protection, but just as important. If you’ve ever had a malware attack on your computer you know how annoying, and devastating it can be. You can permanently lose information, and until you get rid of it you’ll have to fight off popups and more.
Cloud Storage
Lastly, using cloud storage can be a lifesaver, and a way to save your information from getting lost in the case of viruses and malware attacks. By storing your important information in the cloud you ensure that even if one of your devices stops working for any reason, you can still get to your information from any other device that connects to the internet. Cloud storage is pretty safe, and makes it convenient to get to all of your info whether you are home or away.
Your information, and the information of your customers and clients, is important, and as a reputable business, you want to keep all of that safe. With so many people working remotely these days, it’s even more important to have every individual device protected, no matter who owns them, as long as business items will be looked at and passed through them.
