Suggestions To Avoid Data Loss

• Have your computer installed behind either a quality surge bar or UPS*. Some manufacturers of surge bars and UPS's offer data recovery insurance.
• Always have up to date virus protection on your computer.
• Be aware some viruses are created to infect across local networks.
• Use a firewall.
• Filter your email and filter out anything with attachments
• Use caution in opening any email with attachments.
• Use extreme caution when allowing anyone to remotely access your computer.
• Allow only trusted individuals to locally access your computer.
• Physically restrict access to servers.
• Laptops can easily be dropped or subject to blows. Never tilt your laptop while it is in operation.
• Back up any data of importance - there are many available devices and they are inexpensive compared to recovering data.
• Check your backup on a regular basis - can you recreate required data if necessary?
• Store the backup in a physically separate and secure location.
• Maintain your laptop/desktop on a regular basis, eliminate extra files.
• Always back your computer up before performing any major system changes: Such as an operating system change, installing additional hardware and/or software.
• Shutdown computer systems not required during electrical events such as an electrical storm, heavy winds, etc...
• Always scan new media for viruses.
• Exercise caution not to cross infect computers using floppies, CDs, zips, or pen drives in an office environment.
• Consider a stand alone desktop for important functions such as book keeping.