Personal Computers
Although Windows and OS X are easy to use and convenient, they both are far from secure. Your OS provides the interface between hardware and your applications, so if compromised can have detrimental effects.
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| Done? | Advice | Level | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
essential | System updates contain fixes/patches for security issues, improve performance, and sometimes add new features. Install new updates when prompted. | ||
essential | Use BitLocker for Windows, FileVault on MacOS, or LUKS on Linux, to enable full disk encryption. This prevents unauthorized access if your computer is lost or stolen. | ||
essential | Maintaining encrypted backups prevents loss due to ransomware, theft, or damage. Consider using Cryptomator for cloud files or VeraCrypt for USB drives. | ||
essential | Lock your computer when away and set it to require a password on resume from screensaver or sleep to prevent unauthorized access. | ||
essential | Keep installed applications to a minimum to reduce exposure to vulnerabilities and regularly clear application caches. | ||
essential | Control which apps have access to your location, camera, microphone, contacts, and other sensitive information. | ||
essential | Use a strong password instead of biometrics or short PINs for unlocking your computer to enhance security. | ||
essential | Shut down your device when not in use, especially if your disk is encrypted, to keep data secure. | ||
essential | Cover your webcam when not in use and consider blocking unauthorized audio recording to protect privacy. |