Many would reason that the biggest challenge in the IT world is security. According to relevant surveys, 95% of all IT incidents are caused by human error. This is exemplified by the fact that the weak link in IT security, including data protection, is the human being. Many people don't realise how much risk is involved just by working with company data in a public place or by sending virtual letters. An anti-glare film on a screen can limit the risk of malicious attacks, protecting your data from prying eyes. Let's see how it works!
Remote working is becoming increasingly popular in our country too. It is often associated with home office, but with remote working, it is not at all certain that an employee is working from home. It could be anywhere; in a coffee shop, a community office, or even sitting on a train while working online.
One might think that all you need for safe and smooth remote working is a notebook. Technically, this is true, but there are a few things you need to be aware of to ensure that security conditions are met. For example, you need to password-protect your computer, connect to a secure network, and make sure that no one can access your laptop. A solution to the latter problem is to put a computer privacy film or cover on the screen.
Glare protection with a unique cover film
An anti-glare film is placed on the screen to prevent anyone from reading what you are looking at or typing. The idea and the functioning are very simple. It's a filter made up of thin sheets. These sheets give you a full view from the front but prevent you from reading the text on the screen from the side. The angle within which the full content of the screen can be seen is approximately 60 degrees. Outside this range, the anti-glare cover blocks the view.
The anti-glare film is available in several sizes. There are some specifically sized for Windows notebooks and others for MacBooks. Such privacy filters can now be easily placed on the screen of a smartphone.
The anti-glare cover sticks to the screen with the help of a tiny magnet. For Windows laptops, two small magnets are attached to the two edges of the screen, to which the privacy film itself will fit. For the MacBook, it's even simpler than that, thanks to the fact that these laptops have a magnetic strip on the screen by default.
What are the benefits of a screen protector?
Using anti-glare film is very simple. You don't have to spend a lot of time putting them on, just a few precise moves. Similarly, removing the privacy filter is easy. Thanks to the thin nature of the product, there is no problem closing the laptops.
These extra layers not only prevent visual data theft but also protect the screen from dust and scratches. The film also protects the eyes by reducing blue light (by around 30%) and eliminating reflection.
When should I use anti-glare screen covers?
The answer is simple: anytime when you are not at home or in the office, or when you are around people who have nothing to do with your personal and company data. Let's look at some examples!
In a public place, such as a café
Crowded places are very risky when it comes to data protection. While many people like to work from cafés, you must be aware that anyone can look at a monitor and find the information they shouldn't.
While travelling
Travelling is a situation where you are limited in what you can do. Whether on a train, bus, or plane, you must sit in a specific place and preferably do something that does not disturb other passengers. Many people like to work while travelling, as it allows them to kill two birds with one stone: they can get from A to B and still get on with their tasks.
In these cases, we are sitting close to another passenger who can gain valuable information with a single glance, if we don't think about privacy.
In an open office
Open offices are becoming increasingly popular, even though we now know that in many ways they are not advantageous, especially when it comes to data or privacy protection. If someone is not using a privacy screen, or if the workplace is not fully protected, strangers sitting behind or around can easily observe the screen.
Sitting next to colleagues does not mean you should avoid using anti-glare technologies. Think, for example, how uncomfortable it can be for the person behind HR to look at the pay scales of colleagues in a company with an organisational culture where pay is a taboo subject.
When handling sensitive data
Protection should be ensured in all cases where personal data, possibly sensitive data, is being handled. Information on personal health conditions, personal background, or financial status are all considered highly sensitive data. In these cases, it is a duty to ensure data privacy.
A privacy filter can therefore help to prevent situations where sensitive and personal data could be in the possession of unauthorised people. Be careful and put a privacy screen on your screen today!
