Protecting your system – file shredding
File shredding is the equivalent of shredding a paper document and it makes sure your old files are gone for good.
Even if you delete a file, it can still be retrieved and accessed as the data is still in the storage medium. If you throw out or sell your equipment, deleted files can still be recovered.
In this video, Dr Nick Patterson demonstrates how to use the tool File Shredder to permanently obliterate old or unwanted files.
Your task
Watch the video and think about how you might use a file shredder. Are there guidelines or a process you can put in place that mandates what and when files need to be shredded? Share your ideas in the comments.
Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks
Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks
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