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Importance of Data Security
                 Data security is crucial in today's digital world as it ensures the protection of sensitive information from
                 unauthorised access, misuse, or breaches. Here’s why data security is important:

                 Ð ÐSafeguards Personal Privacy: Ensures that sensitive data stays confidential and protected from misuse
                    or unauthorised access.

                 Ð ÐProtects Against Identity Theft: Protects personal accounts and financial information from unauthorised
                    access or misuse.

                 Ð ÐEncourages Reliability: Helps establish trust and credibility in online transactions and communication
                    through robust security measures.

                 Ð ÐPreserves Reputation: Protects individuals and organisations from the harm or embarrassment caused
                    by leaked personal data.


                   4.4  SECURITY MEASURES

                 Security measures are steps taken to protect devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. They aim to
                 ensure safety, privacy, and reliability in the digital world. Below are some common security measures:

                 Ð ÐStrong Passwords: A strong password is a combination of at least 8
                    characters with  upper  and  lower-case  letters, numbers, and  special
                    characters  that  is  difficult  for  unauthorised  individuals  or  automated
                    programs to guess or crack. It is a very basic step that one should take
                    and never share the same with even the most trusted ones. Avoid using
                    birth dates, anniversary dates, and common combinations of numbers.
                    Some examples of strong passwords are: m#P52s@ap$V, “N4&vQ2! p”.



                                                   Ð Ð  Control Your Privacy:  Customise privacy  settings on  social media
                                                      platforms and  online  accounts  to  manage  who  can  access your
                                                      personal information and posts. Be mindful of what you share online,
                                                      including photos, videos, and personal details, as once shared, they
                                                      may be challenging to remove. Taking control of these settings helps
                                                      protect your data and maintain your online privacy.







                 Ð ÐSecure Connections:  Always  use websites  with  HTTPS  encryption
                    for safe communication and avoid using open or unsecured Wi-Fi
                    networks.




                                                   Ð Ð  Data Backup: Data backup refers to the process of creating copies
                                                      of data  to ensure that  it can be restored in the event of data  loss
                                                      due to natural disasters, accidents, cyber-attacks, or other unexpected
                                                      events. Sometimes physical backup media is used to secure in access-
                                                      controlled environments. Another method to secure data can be the
                                                      cloud backup which is considered more reliable.



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