For recruiters who work from home, securing your digital data is important; but doing so doesn't need to be complex.  Here are three simple tips for ensuring your data security while online:

1.     Use a firewall, any firewall will do for now.  Using a firewall can protect your computer from malicious attacks and online snooping. Don't waste too much time comparing all of the firewall products available. The best line of defense is to use the firewall that came with your computer while you figure out something better.

2.     Get immunized from viruses.  Viruses have been bane of every online worker's existence since the internet gained in popularity.  But fortunately for recruiters, anti-virus software is quite effective in protecting any system from attacks or curing an infection that already exists.

3.     Change your passwords. Make sure you have a password for your computer, files and email that is changed at least 3 to 4 times a year.  Changing your password is an effective strategy to protect your data from access by unauthorized persons. Remember to never write your password down or send it to anyone via email.