f course, when we discuss security, we are immediately reminded about the potential for hackers to get into our accounts online…how we should protect our user IDs and especially our passwords.
There are other security concerns for business files. What if the computer crashes tomorrow as it surely will some day if not tomorrow? What if you drop it on the floor? What if the airlines loses it for you?
What if your house burns down? What if a tornado strikes your house or office? Or the winds and floods of a hurricane? Or that pretty river (flood prone) that runs through your property.
We live in the midwest and Tornados are particular concerns. Recently, I realized that I had spent a morning poised to race to the basement in case the storms came closer, but didn’t have my laptop in my pocket! It was hooked up to the plugs and hadn’t been included in the trip plan.
I have been practicing better file management since. Some pictures that are important for a project I’m doing for my best client (DH) have been uploaded to online storage AND backed up on external sources such as flash drives and a hard drive. I think he needs to help me with better identity of each, but at least they are all safe.
Other pictures and files are on other flash drives and the external hard drives. A tote sits ready on that antique folding chair, waiting to be filled and packed with me.
Besides the photo resources, I’ve not had much experience storing files online. I know there are some things in email attachments that I could access in a pinch. Mostly, I prefer the confidentiality of my flash and external drives along with appropriate burning onto CDs and DVDs.
I find the security that I can control causes me more concern…”Will I be ready?” than the possibility that I will be hacked by someone wishing to violate my security. I’ve gained from discussing the matter with other members of the virtual assistant network at VAnetworking.com. Over on @ Bar JD Virtual Professionals andhere at Particularly Virtual, we consider The Act of God security is part of best business practices, but easy to put off. Try to avoid doing so.
