Personal Firewalls

In our view, these five rules offer the most protection for the least amount of effort. By following these rules you will greatly increase your PC's protection, not just when you use our Internet Banking services but when you use the internet generally.

They are not all the measures you can take, but are an excellent start. They are equally applicable to business owners and to private individuals:

Use personal firewalls

A personal firewall is another small program that helps protect your computer and its contents from outsiders on the Internet. When installed, it stops unauthorised traffic to and from your PC.

There are many effective programs to choose from. Common commercial examples include McAfee and Computer Associates.