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Protecting Your Computer
» Big 3 for Protecting your Computer
Big 3 for Protecting your Computer
There are three most important elements to protecting your computer:
1.
Install and keep up-to-date your antivirus software
2.
Turn on regular software updates
3.
Turn on your firewall
If you are a
Windows user
, you can
view Microsoft’s guide for computer protection
.
If you are a
Mac user
you can
view Apple’s guide for computer protection
.
Protecting Your Computer
Big 3 for Protecting your Computer
Microsoft's Guide for Computer Protection
Apple's Guide for Computer Protection
Suspicious E-mail
Turn on Automatic Updates
Antivirus Software
Turn on Firewall
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Password Security
Strong Password
Viruses on Flash Drives and Other Portable Devices
Office of Information Security Services
LaFollette Complex (LA), Room N-16
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday Summer Hours 7:30 AM - 4 PM
Phone:
765-285-4390
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