Both of these approaches have different costs and defense capabilities. We want to help you choose the right one for your business.
Computer Software Protection
Like hardware protection safeguards the computer itself, software protection secures the programs installed on the computer.
Anti-virus, password encryption, and anti-spyware are all examples of common computer software protections.
Anti-virus, password encryption, and anti-spyware are all examples of common computer software protections.
When it comes to software protection, there are a few best practices to follow:
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Install reliable anti-virus software
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Use complex passwords
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Ignore suspicious emails
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Limit access to critical data
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Back up data often
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Secure laptops and smartphones
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Communicate safety protocols to employees
Computer software protection is often easier to handle than hardware security measures. The software can be updated as needed, whereas hardware cannot, and is faster to fix vulnerabilities and bugs. However, the software also tends to be more prone to errors and viruses.
Additionally, one of the major benefits of computer software protection is that it is often cheaper than hardware security.
Computer protection is an especially critical decision for the company, so you must select the best solution for you. However, choosing a computer protection strategy can be complex and difficult, especially for business leaders that aren't sure which route to take.
That's why our YourSip Telecom experts are here to help!
Additionally, one of the major benefits of computer software protection is that it is often cheaper than hardware security.
Computer protection is an especially critical decision for the company, so you must select the best solution for you. However, choosing a computer protection strategy can be complex and difficult, especially for business leaders that aren't sure which route to take.
That's why our YourSip Telecom experts are here to help!
Computer Hardware Protection
While the heavy emphasis tends to be placed on software attacks, computer hardware is also vulnerable to hackers and ransomware attacks. Hardware attacks tend to fall under two major categories:
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Side-Channel Attacks
in which the hardware's power consumption or computation time is manipulated to try and access the data inside.
Differential Fault Analysis
in which hackers will try to take advantage of the hardware's weakness. For example, making the device heat up beyond its limits.
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Hardware attacks often happen due to outdated hardware, inadequate (or nonexistent) encryption methods, and unsecured local access, in addition to other factors. The threats these pose to the business mean that it is imperative to adopt computer hardware protection.
Incorporating protection often involves using a device to help protect files through encryption and decryption. And because the device itself is only capable of performing a limited amount of actions, it makes it harder to subvert.
Choosing to invest in computer hardware protection is a safe option that makes hacking the system much more difficult, and is hands-off for the business owner.
Incorporating protection often involves using a device to help protect files through encryption and decryption. And because the device itself is only capable of performing a limited amount of actions, it makes it harder to subvert.
Choosing to invest in computer hardware protection is a safe option that makes hacking the system much more difficult, and is hands-off for the business owner.
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We want to help you evaluate the way your business works, which type of computer protection would be best, and apply that strategy. If you have any questions or would like expert consultation, be sure to contact us!
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