Which 5 tools for data and privacy protection 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 various threats that may arise 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:
- Backups
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? Even IT professionals cannot imagine the amount of work they would have to devote to restoring data, including their family photos. That is why they back up every day using Acronis True Image, most often to network storage or an external SSD drive when they are traveling.
- Antivirus
There are truly 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 web pages. Without the right virus detection tool, users are exposed to unnecessary risks. IT workers are most concerned about having to reinstall a PC due to a virus infection and about viruses spreading to the devices of their friends and colleagues. Most often, they 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 network allows users to encrypt the data they send and receive over shared networks. IT experts prefer communicating through a secure VPN network whenever they are unsure about the security of their connection. Most often, they 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 improper computer operation. For IT professionals, computers are their main work or business tool, which is why they try to keep them “clean.” During active web browsing, the system fills up with lots of temporary files and unnecessary history that need to be deleted regularly, as well as many downloaded files and residual data from software installations. Most use CCleaner.
- Archiving
Archiving is one of the best and most effective ways to store and move files. Storing many personal documents in unprotected storage is not a good idea because it gives hackers easy access. IT experts recommend tools that support archive encryption. Despite the availability of .zip archiving in Windows, they mostly prefer WinRAR, which is user-friendly and reliably protects archived data.
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