Physical considerations include keeping the machine clean and cool. Protect the software media from the elements. Obtain and learn to use a good anti-virus program. Develop a personal methodology that insures the downloads will be virus checked before execution or use. Insert a firewall between the connection and your computers.
Firewalls can be software or hardware.
This area of computer security will be covered in future articles. Conclusion Computer security is a broad topic. In defining the aspects of computer security, I have touched on several issues. Physical security of the machine itself. Protection against electrical anomalies, heat, and system malfunctions fall into this category.