Ten Tips for Securing Your Data
"Operating systems and applications can always be reinstalled, but your data is unique--making it the most important thing on your computer or network. Here's a look at 10 ways you can protect that data from loss and unauthorized access.
#1: Back up early and often...
#2: Use file-level and share-level security....
#3: Password-protect documents...
#4: Use EFS encryption...
#5: Use disk encryption...
#6: Make use of a public key infrastructure...
#7: Hide data with steganography...
#8: Protect data in transit with IP security...
#9: Secure wireless transmissions...
#10: Use rights management to retain control..."
Read more in this article from TechRepublic.
