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Network/ISP Passwords: These passwords are used to restrict use of
your network or modem connection. Since many programs, including
Windows’ Dial-up Networking, allow you to store these passwords
so that you will not have to enter them every time you connect, you
should consider how secure your environment is before storing such
passwords. If you work in a sensitive environment, you might want
to clear lists of recently used documents or recently visited web sites.
Encryption
Since passwords listed above will not protect your system from an aggres-
sive attempt to gain access to your files, you might want to consider look-
ing into file encryption for sensitive files. Encryption software is readily
available and can provide a much stronger set of protections for your data.
Windows comes equipped with an Encryption File System that can be used
for this purpose. Check the Help and Support Center within Windows for
information.
Internet Connections
Internet (and other network) connections are an area where you want
to be aware of the risk to your computer. In addition to viruses, another
security risk of Internet connection is that you can permit access to files
on your hard drive that have been designated for sharing. If you share an
Internet connection across a home network in Windows, you should be
aware of the level of file sharing that you have established for your home
network. If you have data that you do not want to be shared through that
Internet connection, you should look into available firewall software or
hardware for your network. A firewall is hardware or software that limits
access in and out of a local network without limiting exchange of files
within the local network. There is additional information on file sharing
in the Help and Support center.
You can provide a more secure connection on the Internet by taking
advantage of the Virtual Private Networking (VPN) functions built
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