Step 1
We'll start the configuration of your digital environment by choosing the right e-mail service for your needs. Opting for an e-mail solution that incorporates end-to-end encryption ensures that your e-mails are inaccessible to unauthorized third parties, including the e-mail service providers themselves. By taking steps to secure your digital environment from the moment you choose your email service, you're helping to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal and medical data, giving you peace of mind.
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- Email
- Alias
Step 2
The security of your data is not just limited to your e-mail service, but also extends to password management. To protect your personal and medical information, it's essential to use a reliable password manager.
A password manager lets you securely store all your passwords and credentials. It also generates strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts, considerably reducing the risk of hacking. When you use a password manager, you only need to remember one master password to access all your information.
As a reminder, a strong password is one composed of at least 12 alpha-numeric characters, including special characters and capital letters.
Here's an example of an easy-to-remember 34-character password:
There are 3 horses in front of ME...
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- Passwords
Étape 3
Double authentication (2FA) is an essential step in securing your personal and medical data. Activate it on all your online accounts, using verification codes sent to your phone or authentication applications. This adds an extra layer of security by preventing unauthorized access even if your passwords are compromised.
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- 2FA
Étape 4
DNS, or Domain Name System, is a crucial element of the Internet, acting as a directory for IP addresses. Fast, secure DNS servers guarantee efficient access to websites, while blocking access to malicious sites. Opting for privacy-friendly DNS servers also limits the collection of data on your browsing habits, protecting your online privacy. The choice of DNS servers is therefore essential for a safer and more confidential Internet experience.
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- DNS
Étape 5
Let's move on to the next step in strengthening the security of your communications: the use of encrypted messaging app. When sharing your personal life with loved ones, it's essential to choose messaging platforms that emphasize confidentiality and security.
Opt for messaging applications that offer end-to-end encryption, which means that only authorized people can decrypt your messages. Applications such as Olvid or Signal offer this advanced security feature, guaranteeing the confidentiality of your exchanges.
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- Encrypted Messaging App
Étape 6
Your choice of browser is crucial to your online security. Different browsers offer different levels of security and privacy. Some are better equipped to block ad trackers, third-party cookies and malicious websites, reducing the risk of online tracking and data theft. What's more, regular browser updates ensure that security vulnerabilities are quickly corrected. By choosing a reputable browser and configuring its privacy settings correctly, you can strengthen your online protection and better control your personal information.
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- Browser
- Browser Extension
Étape 7
The choice of search engine is just as crucial for your online security and the preservation of your personal data. Some search engines respect your privacy more by not collecting or limiting the collection of personal data, while others, like the search giants, may store and use this data for advertising purposes. Opting for a privacy-focused search engine can help you limit the amount of personal information you share, while still getting relevant search results. So choosing a search engine that aligns its practices with your privacy concerns is essential to securing your online information.
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- Search engine
Étape 8
A VPN encrypts your Internet connection, masks your IP address and directs your traffic through remote servers, offering several advantages. For example, if you're using a public Wi-Fi network in a café or airport, a VPN can protect your data from hackers who might try to intercept it. What's more, by using a VPN, you can access websites and services that are geo-restricted, such as online streaming services or websites blocked in your region. Overall, a VPN enhances your online privacy and protects your personal information, whether you're surfing securely on public Wi-Fi networks, circumventing online censorship or protecting your privacy from online tracking. It's essential to choose a trusted VPN service that doesn't keep logs of your online activity to ensure maximum data protection.
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- VPN
Étape 9
Opting for a cloud service that offers end-to-end encryption means that your data is encrypted before being stored on their servers, meaning that even the cloud provider can't access your information. In the context of healthcare data, strong encryption is essential to protect sensitive medical information. For example, if you store medical records in a secure cloud service, the data will be encrypted, ensuring that only you and authorized individuals can access it. Similarly, for personal data such as financial information or legal documents, data encryption in the cloud is crucial to prevent unauthorized access.
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- Cloud Service
Étape 10
Now that you've set up your digital environment, you can complete it with a few additional tools, such as the Tresorit file sending service, which lets you transmit files to a third party securely with end-to-end encryption.
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- Tools
Étape 11
Don't forget, too, that you have rights even on the internet as set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). So don't hesitate to take a tour of the GDPR module.
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- GDPR