Securing Your Information
Since 1985 we have offered our customers the best portfolio management software the industry has to offer, and a large part of why our software is critically acclaimed is due to how safe and secure your information is.
Our software is based around the idea that your information is your own and no one else’s. We don’t have access to it, we can’t download it and your information isn’t cloud based. Your information is stored safely and securely on your home computer.
And to keep your information safe and secure, we want to outline a few options you have to make sure your files and information are safely backed up in case of a computer malfunction or the dreaded spilled coffee.
External Memory Devices
This is one of the best options for storing important and vital information because they can hold large files, are easy to use and they’re no bigger than your wallet. Many external hard drives and flash drives offer another barrier to access, like asking for a password to simply open the folders on the hard drive. Meaning if someone plugged your hard drive into their computer, they would need the password you created to open the files.
External Hard Drive
Another key feature is that these devices are tangible and mobile. You can save specific information on them, remove them from your PC and store them securely in a small safe, locked drawer or wherever you feel your information is safe and secure. You don’t have to worry about the cloud or your computer crashing because you’ll have everything backed up on your external hard drive or large file flash drive.
External Memory Devices: Key features
- Inexpensive
- Easy to use
- Highly secure (create password for device(s))
- Large amount of storage space
- Nothing’s saved on the Internet
- Not only can you back up IAM files, but you can back up your entire computer
- Small in size
Google Drive or Dropbox
Dropbox and Google drive offer easy, and free, alternatives to external hard drives and flash drives. These applications allow you to store files on “the cloud”, which means your files are stored on the internet and not on your computer. This is a great option for users who have minimal space on their computers or aren’t ready to make the small investment of an external hard drive. All Dropbox and Google Drive storage services are secure and need a user created password to access your information, much like the external hard drives.
Storing information on “the cloud” acts as the ultimate back up because, unlike a home computer or an external hard drive, “the cloud” can’t be lost or broken. Your files will be safe and secure and won’t be taking up any space on your home computer.
Google Drive & Dropbox: Key features
- Free to use
- Highly secure (create password for account(s))
- Large amount of storage space
- Stored on “the cloud”
- Never have to worry about a crashed computer/lost flash drive/etc.
- Easy to use
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