Computer Forensics - Privacy Protection

There are many issues with privacy and identity theft. When managing a computer it is important to keep your information secure. To do this, passwords are a must for anything important. Encrypting files is also a good idea, just as an added security precaution.

It is also important to have a firewall as well as anti-spyware and virus protection. This way, you're protected from almost all of the harmful things "floating" around out in cyberspace. Another important thing to protect against is stupidity. Making sure those working there are qualified and know what they're doing.

Whenever disposing of hard drives or removable media it is important to make sure they are completely trashed. This way, no one can dig them up and access classified information. DOD certified file wiping utilities, like BCwipe and Eraser can do the job. This connects to my idea because some of the data we will have, like customer information, will need to be disposed of properly so as not to compromise anyones information.