Today, more than ever, people are realizing the need for more privacy and security in their lives. With advances in technology, it is easier than ever for someone who wants to do you harm to get your information. This is why I feel it is more important than ever for each one of us to be aware of the basics of creating a secure private network. Let's face it... no matter how careful you are, at some point, you are going to click on a link or open an attachment from someone you don't know well. Or perhaps you will visit a website you didn't intend to visit. No matter what, if you are not 100% careful, your personal info can and WILL end up in the wrong hands. But don't worry. That isn't the only way your info can (and probably WILL) get into trouble. There are many other ways as well. And there are scammers and spammers and hackers of every nationality who are always on the lookout for new ways to get your info.
But don't despair. Creating a secure private network does NOT have to be difficult. In this month's newsletter, I'm going to reveal to you exactly how to go about doing just that...
STEP 1 - Determine What You Will Be Using Your Private Network For!
Do you need to send out announcements to everyone on your email list? Are you going to use your private network to receive emails from people you don't know? If so, you need to make sure your email program is set up to filter out unwanted emails so they don't clutter up your mailbox. Another thing you should think about is...
Does Anyone You Give Access To Your Network Have A Criminal Mind Or Perhaps An Intelligence Agency Mind?
If someone you give access to your network has even a shred of evil in them, it could ruin your life. There are many people (with more power than me) who would like to see you suffer a painful and slow death. These are the same people who would love to get their hands on the info you put on websites like this one. If you do not take steps to secure your private network, these people will get exactly what they want... which is...
All Of Your Info!
STEP 2 - Determine What Information You Will Give Out To Your Private Network!
Think about what you are going to put on your website and any other place you are going to make your network available to the world. It is a good idea to think about putting a little "secret" code in all your important info. This way, even if someone does get access to your info, it won't mean much to them. Unless they happen to have access to someone with the proper "keys". By the way, this is also a good idea for all your credit card numbers, bank account numbers, social security numbers, and all those other things which if abused can ruin your life... or at least make your life very uncomfortable.
STEP 3 - Give Your Network A "Fingerprint" Or "Mark" Of Some Kind!
Put a little "tag" on your website or any other info you give out to your private network so you will know if someone else has had access to it. The fingerprint or mark should be easy to detect. For example, if you are giving someone your email address, you could use a special character like this: email@email.com
And every time someone else tries to use that email address, a little alarm will go off in your mind and you will know right away if someone else has been using it. If your network is going to have a physical location, you could use a special color like red to represent an unauthorized person... and... use another color like green for you. Or perhaps a different kind of "mark" could be used.
By the way, there is no need for you to be paranoid about all this. Even if all these measures are not taken, your info will still be safe... because...
All Of This Is Just A Little Extra Protection You Are Giving Yourself!
Bottom-line:
If you don't take some basic precautions, your personal info will end up in the wrong hands... and... it could ruin your life. So please... do yourself a favor and take a few minutes out of your life to learn how
