Back up your data files and make an image backup of your entire drive before turning on encryption on your computer. An image backup is a copy of everything on your disc. Additionally, make sure you have the installation media for the operating system, and make a bootable emergency drive on portable storage.
In the future, regularly backup your PC. If an encrypted disc crashes or develops a corruption, files may be permanently lost. If you currently have a backup, you can get back online rather quickly.
Use random numbers and letters to create a passcode or PIN, then memorise it. The better, but not too intricate that you can’t remember it, is longer and more complicated. Think about combining two sentences, such as two brief lyrics from music you like. Use only the first letter of each word and make some substitutions, such as using a zero instead of an O or a three or pound sign (#) in place of an E. Add mixed capitalization to the sentence. See our post on how to build a strong password for further advice on this topic.
In case you forget, save a written copy of your PIN, passcode, and encryption key (if different) in a secure location. Anyone, including IT staff and even data recovery agencies, won’t be able to access your computer if you enable full-disk encryption and forget your passcode, according to Siegrist.
Use Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), a type of encryption for securing wireless connections, if you use Wi-Fi. Use of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which is never secure, is not recommended. In 2017, WPA2 was also broken, making it less secure than WPA3.
Install a virtual private network (VPN) to connect a laptop or other mobile device to the business network when working remotely. All data you send and receive when using a VPN is encrypted to create a safe tunnel over the internet. See our guide to the top VPN services for your business for additional details on VPNs.
Install a virtual private network (VPN) to connect a laptop or other mobile device to the business network when working remotely. All data you send and receive when using a VPN is encrypted to create a safe tunnel over the internet. See guide to the top VPN services for your business for additional details on VPNs.
