Hands-on Project

Solution

The following is a partial project solution. The students should be able to expand on the following:
You can enhance security and help control risks when using your PC in a number of ways. Tips concerning PC access controls, virus management and software upgrades and maintenance follows:
Online Security Guidance

PC Security

  1. • Control physical access to your personal computer (PC); that is, do what you can to prevent unauthorized persons from using your PC.
  2. • If you are using your PC and need to walk away from it for any reason, log off or lock your workstation.
  3. • Select passwords that would be difficult for others to guess and change them frequently.
  4. • Do not give your passwords to anyone. Do not save passwords on your website ...

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