Encrypt and Backup Your Data
Protect files from loss and unauthorized access with encryption and backups.
- Use encryption tools for sensitive files
- Ensure websites have HTTPS before sharing info
- Regularly backup to cloud or external drives
- Protect backups with strong passwords
Key Takeaways
- Encryption protects data if a device or drive is lost.
- Backups protect against deletion, ransomware, and device failure.
- Backups should be tested, not merely assumed.
Practice Exercise
Restore one file from backup to confirm your backup process works.