Which 5 data protection and privacy tools do IT professionals rely on?
Most people understand the importance of securing their devices and data. But experienced professionals in the field of computers and corporate networks must understand both the value of data within their company and the wide range of threats that can result from its loss and privacy breaches.
Most users of Acronis True Image software are IT professionals or computer enthusiasts, so we were interested in what other tools they use to protect their personal data and privacy. Through interactions with hundreds of Acronis customers and subsequent analysis of their responses, we gained a fairly accurate picture.
Below are the five main tools recommended by Acronis True Image customers with extensive IT experience:
- Backup
Anyone who has ever lost an important file has learned the hard way that backups are not such a bad thing. But why not take advice and avoid losing any data in the first place? Even IT professionals cannot imagine the amount of work they would have to devote to recovering data, including their family photos. That is why they back up with Acronis True Image every day, most often to network storage or an external SSD drive when they are on the road.
- Antivirus
There are indeed many people in the world who would like to infect your computer or mobile device in order to steal information or gain control over your devices. Many of these viruses are cleverly hidden in incoming emails, files, or websites. Without the right virus detection tool, users are exposed to unnecessary risks. IT professionals are most concerned about having to reinstall a PC as a result of a virus infection and about viruses spreading to the devices of their friends and colleagues. Most use Kaspersky Antivirus.
- Secure VPN
Maintaining privacy is crucial for everyone who uses a computer. An accidental leak of personal information can lead to identity theft, unauthorized access to bank accounts, fraudulent tax refund claims, and many even more unpleasant things. A VPN enables users to encrypt the data they send and receive over shared networks. IT professionals prefer to communicate via a secure VPN whenever they are unsure about the security of their connection. They most often use Hotspot Shield VPN Service.
- PC cleaning tools
Clutter on a computer is like clutter on a desk: it leads to inefficient work or even to data loss or damage due to the computer malfunctioning. For IT professionals, computers are their main work or business tool, so they try to keep them “clean.” During active web browsing, the system fills up with numerous temporary files and unnecessary history that need to be deleted regularly, as well as many downloaded files and leftover data from software installations. Most use CCleaner.
- Archiving
Archiving is one of the best and most efficient ways to store and move files. Storing numerous personal documents in unprotected storage is not a good idea, as it gives hackers easy access. IT experts recommend tools that support archive encryption. Despite the option to create .zip archives in Windows, they usually prefer WinRAR, which is user-friendly and reliably protects archived data.
Article author: ZEBR.ai editorial team
