How To Protect Your Computer Files

Here's tutorial that explains how to make use of Truecrypt software to safeguard your computer files.

Truecrypt is freeware open source software that permits you to encrypt your files , such way that they can not be utilized by anybody else, without using your password. We’ll create virtual disk , and all files stored within the virtual disk are going to be protected with password. The exact same way you can protect the files in your USB disk .

STEP 1
Download TrueCrypt from this http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads and install it in your computer.
STEP 2

Launch TrueCrypt and click on Create Volume

STEP 3
I created encrypted file container , virtual encrypted disk , but if you like you are able to encrypt non-system drive as USB disk or encrypt entire system drive.

STEP 4

There are two option Standard and Hidden TrueCrypt volume . I chose standard.

The aim of hidden volume is that instead one password you could have two , so that when you’re ever forced to hand over password you can provide them the password that open fake files , not your real files.

STEP 5

Click Select File to choose a filename for that container and to pick the placement where you would like the container for being created. If you select an existing file, Truecrypt will not encrypt it , the file is going to be deleted and replaced with the newly created Truecrypt container.

You’ll be able to encrypt existing files afterward by moving them to the TrueCrypt container that you’re about to make now.

STEP 6

Here you can select encryption and hash algoritam you require . I leave it to default

STEP 7

 Select size of the virtual encryption disk.

STEP 8

You've choice to use key file instead password. I used password

STEP 9

Move your mouse to create random encryption key and click on on format.

STEP 10

Go to main windows with the Truecrypt and select TrueCrypt file that you created in steps above , click Mount. Type your password and virtual encryption disk is going to be created.

computer security help, Useful information security tips to protect your PC

I have spent weeks to build this Computer security help and tutorial page and its sub pages. Computer security is a very important subject. It is also a part of general computer maintenance. Please read these pages carefully. I cannot express more how important these information are.

I will show you how to implement a good home computer security system in this Computer security help and tutorial. You will get a blueprint of a solid home computer security system at the end. If you want to go one step further then get a CISSP Certification to better understands computer security

Do you know you are exposed to the whole world as soon as you connect to the Internet? Then your PC become a paradise for hackers, people who spread Spyware and viruses, waiting for an opportunity.

Most people misunderstand that computer security is only about viruses, spyware or intrusion detection. But there are many other things falls under the computer security umbrella.

With my experience, the most common mistake most of the PC users are doing is installing lot of free utilities. If you are one of those, see how many of them are useful and you are actively using? Do you know most of the Spyware have been spreading through these free utilities? It does not mean that all of them are spyware. But try to avoid using them.

First step of computer security ? configure Windows to update automatically.

Microsoft updates all MS operating systems regularly to fix bugs as well as to apply security patches. You can configure Windows to download them automatically when you are online.

To do this, click START and move your mouse pointer to the top of the START MENU and click on WINDOWS UPDATE.

Lets see what are the major home computer security threats for today?s PC users and what can we do about that.

This is the number one threat in the modern world. Any home computer security system should first address this. There are a lot to talk about viruses and how to protect your PC from possible attacks.

If you want to read a very comprehensive guide on how to prevent from Computer viruses then visit Antivirus Help page.

Otherwise visit Computer Virus Protection Software page to read a short antivirus guide and take action. Then come back and continue reading this computer security help guide.

Computer Hackers are PC users who access other computers and take information such as credit card numbers, bank details etc. Not only that, they may crash your hard disk and destroy all your data. The worse thing is that you will never know whether somebody is hacking your computer unless you use good computer security software.

Is it secure to use my Credit card on the Internet?

We are in the 21st century and the Internet has become a part of everybody's life. Sooner or later we will have to uses our Credit or Debit cards for Internet transactions. Main credit card companies and Banks are working on more secured methods to use transactions over the Internet. You cannot avoid using Internet for financial transactions. The solution is to follow a good home computer security strategy.

So what is the solution for hackers?

The solution is to use a personal firewall. I have more information on firewalls in a separate page. Please visit Computer Firewall page, read and take action. Then come back and continue reading this computer security help and tutorial.

Spyware and Adware, also called "Malware", are files made by publishers that allow them to spy on you. I have built a separate page, which has everything you should know about Spyware. Please visit Fix Spyware page, read and take action. Then come back and continue reading this computer security help guide.

If you have a small network at home or a small to medium network at your office or business then you must know how to protect the network from security attacks. One method is to setup a virtual private network and use a VPN service from AT&T or another internet provider to ensure that no one outside of your network can access your system. Visit Computer network security software page for useful information.

This is an area that has less attention. But the results can be disastrous. How to secure your privacy while online or offline? I have built a separate page for this. Visit Internet privacy protection page to learn more.

This depends on each user. Visit Computer Security Products page to find the best solution for you.

Do not depend only on your security software. Use common sense.

Do not download ANYTHING from untrustworthy web sites.

Do not open unknown emails and attachments.

Do not install free computer utilities unless experienced people recommend them.

Avoid sharing your hard drive or folders. To check whether you are sharing, go to Windows Explorer > write-click the drive or the folder and click "sharing".

Take regular backups of important files and emails to an external media such as a USB stick.

Be careful when using CDs, diskettes and other external media. Use your virus scanner to scan them before using.