How Safe Is Your Computer - Case Study Example

            The computer era presents a plethora of advantages for individuals and organizations.  There is however a great need to protect one’s computer in order to maximize its potential benefits.  Every computer user should have basic information on how to protect one’s computer from viruses and scams that thrive on the internet.  Simply installing anti-virus software does not guarantee that one’s computer will no longer be infected.  Anti-virus software should be regularly updated because new viruses come into existence; thus, the latest versions of anti-virus software must be downloaded.    Aside from anti-virus software, keeping one’s operating system up to date also protects the computer.

            Another way of protecting one’s computer is through the installation of a firewall.  “A firewall acts as a barrier between your home computer and the internet” (Cbc.ca, par 5).  A firewall can protect the computer from unauthorized access.

.  There are times when even the sender of the email is not aware that they are passing on a virus to their recipients.

            Another essential form of security for one’s computer is to secure one’s wireless network.  An unsecured wireless network makes it easy for attackers to have access to one’s a computer or network.