Refer to the UF Data Guide for the cloud service and type of data you are using. A backup of your entire computer is very helpful in cases in which your computer becomes entirely unusable such as a failure or it is stolen , or if all of your data files are damaged such as by ransomware. This will allow you to quickly recover your OS, your applications, configurations and settings, AND your data.
Operating Systems have built-in utilities to backup to external drives. Buy an external drive that is 1. Plug this drive in when you make a backup, and then store it somewhere safely. Another option is to use a cloud backup service. You pay a small monthly fee, install the backup software, and it constantly backs up changed files to cloud storage. Look for a backup service that stores multiple versions of changed and deleted files.
This way, if you only notice that a file is corrupt or missing sometime later, you can still recover it. The Wirecutter review of cloud backup services. The most important part of any backup is to test it! Try to restore files from your external drive or cloud backup, and verify that everything works.
If someone were to steal your laptop, portable drive, or other device, they have access to all of the data you have stored. This could include private, personal, or sometimes even embarrassing files. You can make it impossible for someone without your password to access your files by encrypting the entire drive.
Fortunately, this is easy to do and modern computers have been optimized for encryption so that it will have no noticeable performance impact. Be sure to select a strong password that is hard to guess, but easy for you to remember. UF policy requires that all portable computing devices and storage media be fully encrypted.
If your computer is managed by UF IT staff, they should have already enabled encryption for laptops. Contact your IT support group if you have any questions or need help with encryption of UF computers and storage. Malware is a more general term that refers to all sorts of unwanted software. Viruses are a category of malware, but malware can also include Ransomware , Spyware and Adware. Besides damaging your computer or data, malware often can lead to breaches of your private data or tracking of your online activity.
Most anti-virus software will stop some types of malware besides just viruses, but for the best protection, you can install dedicated anti-malware tools. Pages Ransomware. Install and Update Antivirus Software Computer viruses are code that attacks your computer and frequently corrupt or delete your data, damage your computer, monitor and do something nefarious with your internet traffic, and even do especially sneaky things like steal your banking passwords and empty your accounts.
Backup Your Computer and Data The reason you have a computer is because of your data — the files you work with, such as classwork, the novel you are working on, or your taxes. Backup your entire computer A backup of your entire computer is very helpful in cases in which your computer becomes entirely unusable such as a failure or it is stolen , or if all of your data files are damaged such as by ransomware.
Encrypt Your Hard Drive If someone were to steal your laptop, portable drive, or other device, they have access to all of the data you have stored. Resources ONE. Resources Protect Yourself Protect Yourself. Copyright Information All faculty, staff, and students of the University of Florida are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Read More. Data Security University of Florida employees are required to keep restricted information safe from unauthorized access.
Identity Theft Resources for preventing and recovering from identity theft Read More. Resources ONE.
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