Cybersecurity Practices

Let us learn from this video:

1. Strong Passwords: Use a combination of capital, lowercase, numbers, and symbols to create intricate, one-of-a-kind passwords for every online account. Don’t use passwords that are simple to figure out, such as “password123.”

2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) whenever you can. By requiring a second verification step—such as a code texted to your mobile device—2FA adds an extra layer of security.

3. Frequent Software Updates: To patch vulnerabilities and defend against known security threats, keep operating systems, antivirus programs, and applications up to date.

4. Phishing Awareness: Exercise caution while clicking on dubious links, emails, or messages, especially ones that ask for personal information. Example: Refrain from clicking on links in emails that ask for account information and purport to be from your bank.

5. Firewall Protection: To keep your device safe from any online dangers, use a firewall to monitor and manage all incoming and outgoing network traffic.

6. Backup Your Data: To avoid losing data in the event of a hardware malfunction or cyberattack, regularly back up vital data to an external drive or a secure cloud service.

As an illustration, let’s say you get an email purporting to be from a colleague that contains a link. In order to protect your information and prevent malware from infecting your system, it is a best practice to confirm the sender’s identity before clicking any links.