2.8 Cyber Security and Data Protection
To ensure data protection it is essential to follow common practice in terms of cyber
security. This involves:
1. Ensure operating systems are security patched
2. Keep your software up to date.
3. Install only apps and software from trusted sources.
4. Install an antivirus protection and anti-malware software and a firewall from a
trusted vendor and keep them up to date.
5. Utilize the tablet/PC password settings and use safe passcodes.
6. Ensure secure physical and network access to computers with local data
storage.
7. Implement an appropriate backup policy.
8. Do not use public WiFi.
9. Learn about phishing scams: Be very suspicious of emails and calls.