7 STEPS FOR DATA

PROTECTION
IN EXCEL
by Yaroslav
Drohomyretskyi
 PASSWORD PROTECT
YOUR SHEETS
Simply go to the "Review" tab, click on "Protect Sheet," and
set a password. This adds an extra layer of security,
ensuring only authorized personnel can access your data.

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USE CELL LOCKING

Select the cells you want to lock, right-

click, choose "Format Cells," go to the
"Protection" tab, and check the
"Locked" box. Then, protect the sheet
as mentioned in step 1.

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 EMPLOY DATA
VALIDATION
Define allowable data ranges or criteria for each cell to
prevent invalid entries, such as restricting input to specific
dates, numbers, or text formats.

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UTILIZE CONDITIONAL
FORMATTING
Highlight important
trends or anomalies in
your data while keeping
it secure.

Use conditional
formatting to
automatically format
cells based on certain
criteria, making it easier
to spot outliers or
potential issues.

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 STAY
UPDATED
Keep your Excel software and
security protocols up to date.

Regularly install updates and

patches provided by Microsoft to
patch any vulnerabilities and protect
against emerging threats.

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EMPLOYEE TRAINING
AND AWARENESS
Educate your team members about best practices for data
protection in Excel. Offer training sessions or workshops to
raise awareness about security risks, confidentiality
measures, and proper handling of sensitive information.

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 REGULAR
BACKUPS
Don't risk losing your
valuable data to unexpected
errors or system crashes.
Set up regular backups of
your Excel files to external
drives or cloud storage
platforms like OneDrive or
Google Drive.
This ensures you always
have a recent copy
available in case of
emergencies.

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 THANK YOU
FOR READING
Remember, data protection is not a one-time task; it's
an ongoing commitment.
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