Awareness Campaign - Computer Security 101
Encryption
Encryption is the standard technology used to protect sensitive data from unauthorized disclosure. To learn more about what encryption is please read this article: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-encryption.htm .
Follow these easy instructions for securing your wireless network by encrypting your communications: http://www.safecomputing.umich.edu/tools/download/securityshorts_secure_wireless.pdf.
Question 6:
If you set up wireless access to the Internet in your home, it’s important to:
| A. | Make sure all your outlets are properly grounded. | |
| B. | Hide the router in a safe locked place, like a closet. | |
| C. |  | Secure your wireless access by encrypting your communication. |
| D. | Keep the receipt in case the router doesn’t work and you have to return it. |