Consider how your laptop is used, and the type of sensitive data it may contain. Knowing the potential risks can help inform the security configuration.

Identifying yourself correctly is essential for maintaining the security of your laptop. Ensure your authentication methods are robust and well managed.

Ensure WPA2 encryption is configured on your Wi-fi router and regularly change your encryption key.

Configure a firewall to filter traffic to and from your device and to prevent unauthorized access to your files, data, and applications.

Manually update the antivirus applications and scan your system regularly to detect and remove malware.

Install regular security updates as soon as they are available. This also helps protect against malicious software and malware.

Create regular backups of your data and store them on an external hard drive or in the cloud. Secure your backups with strong encryption.

Enforce stricter control over your laptop’s mounted USB devices to help protect the system from malicious malware.

Carefully monitor remote connections, including network access and public Wi-Fi, to protect the laptop from unauthorized access.