PASSWORD SECURITY Never share your password with anyone, ever Use a passphrase (a short sentence that’s easy to remember) instead of a password. Combine your passphrase with two-factor authentication.
EMAIL SECURITY Never respond to an email from strangers Don’t open any attachments that you haven’t scanned first Don’t open any links you haven’t checked (hint, hover over the link to ensure it’s really going where it’s supposed to go) Always back up your email.
WEB BROWSER SECURITY Only install from safe sources (hint, the vendor’s download site or your browser’s add-in store) Look for the lock and ensure you see the icon before entering your personal information into a website Save and sync selectively when asked “Would you like to store this password?” The best answer is NO. If you log in, then you should also log out - always Clear and back up everything.
SMARTPHONE SECURITY Always use a lock screen - every smartphone and tablet have one. Use it. Nobody should ever borrow your smartphone. Don't respond to a text from a stranger Don’t answer calls from strange phone numbers - it’s better to screen these calls. Let voicemail handle it. Back up everything 24 | backupify.com
WORKSTATION SECURITY Use an active security suite, aka an antivirus program to protect your system from viruses such as malware, spyware, and network attacks Update your software - keep your operating system, security suite, and programs up-to-date Leave it? Lock it. Don’t leave your system logged in and unattended Don’t share your system with anyone unless specifically told by your IT team Back up your data.
NETWORK SECURITY Never connect to Wi-Fi that you don’t own Don’t connect to Wi-Fi without a password Always use a firewall Always use SSL in your web browser.
SOCIAL ENGINEERING Don’t talk to strangers online Only give out data on the phone calls that you started Watch your back - literally. Be aware of your surroundings when in public and logged on to your computer Everybody you just met is a stranger, no matter what they claim to “know” - the best advice for online and in person as well.
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