Protect your Computer with these 3 Tips

Performing basic computer safety maintenance is your first step to preventing nasty viruses from infecting your computer.

3 things you can do to protect your computer:

1. Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software.
   At Carleton, all computer labs and staff/faculty workstations have Symantec installed. Symantec is available to staff and faculty for home use.
2. Keep up with software, operating system and security updates.
   When you get a notification to install the latest upgrade, do it. Upgrades often contain patches that address security breaches and additional enhancements to security/functionality.
3. Configure your computer’s built-in firewall.Firewalls can detect and prevent unauthorized traffic coming in from the internet. Here is an article on how to set up a firewall on your home computer.