Electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, computers, and computers are an integral part of our daily lives. Although communication is easier and more efficient than ever, technological advances have raised new security and privacy concerns. It’s National Computer Security Day, which is a holiday that focuses on protecting your online data.

National Computer Security Day was established in 1988. This was around the time computers became more common, even though they weren’t yet ubiquitous in our homes. In the 1980s, computers were used more in government and business, while the internet was still in its infancy.

Hacking and viruses are a fact of life since the dawn of modern computing. However, as technology evolved and became more sophisticated, there were more security threats. This was simply because more data was being stolen from government offices and banks.

Hackers had access to more sensitive data on servers and computers, which meant that security breaches were more common. Online security was a growing concern at the end of the decade. National Computer Security Day was established to increase awareness about computer security.

Computer Security Day can be celebrated in a number of ways. The easiest way is to ensure that your computer, devices, and data are secure. It is important to create strong passwords and keep them up-to-date regularly to protect your online security. This will reduce the chance of your personal information falling into the wrong hands. There are many password managers that you can use to create random passwords, save them and remember them if you’re not a good password generator.

Mixing upper and lowercase letters and symbols is one strategy. This can make passwords harder to crack and more difficult to guess. Surprisingly, not everyone thinks to do this. “123456‚Äù and “password”, have been the most used passwords for many years. Don’t use the same password for all your online accounts – this will ensure that anyone who manages to gain access to one of your accounts can also access your other accounts. This is a bad idea. Make strong passwords and don’t reuse them. Keep them up-to-date.

You can also celebrate Computer Awareness Day by updating your malware protection software. You will see a safer computer or device if you do thorough scans. Although you are aware that computers need protection, it is important to remember that other devices like smartphones and tablets can also be vulnerable to spyware and malware. So make sure you take all the precautions to ensure your security.

You should also be aware that if your computer still runs Windows XP, Vista or another outdated OS, this can lead to serious security issues. So upgrade your OS or your device. It’s important that you keep your device safe and secure even if you have a more modern operating system.

National Computer Security Day can be observed by backing up all your files and encrypting them. You should be able to choose to encrypt all files on your device (usually found in the settings), then you can decide whether you want to use a physical device like an external hard drive, USB drive or one of the many online cloud storage options. Many of these provide encrypted storage. Google Drive is the most well-known but it’s not the only one. Most cloud storage options are available for free, but only up to a limit.

Remember National Computer Security Day and observe it as best you can. Online safety and security is important. You might be a Luddite and have never used smartphones or computers in any way. If so, how did you find this article? You are probably using a computer or other device. But is it safe?