We all use the internet for a thousand purposes and probably sign into almost as many online platforms. Each day we log onto everything from the bank, to online stores, and our children’s school to access their homework.
It’s close to impossible to remember all those passwords. Sometimes, we might reuse a password for convenience. That practice can be a big problem. We need to protect these keys, for they provide safe access to our family’s
digital footprint and assets.
Secure IT.
Here’s a shortlist of tips and tools that you can use to secure your family’s digital assets.
- Shake up your passwords – Here are tips to help you create creative, more secure passwords
- Manage your privacy settings – this tool will bring you to the security pages of many of the most popular consumer platforms. Use this tool to strengthen your online defenses.
- Shop safely online – Here’s a good set of reminders for online safety while sharing your financial data.
- Avoid spam and phishing – Many times, we unknowingly give away our security and our data, simply because someone asks for that data. Look here to see how criminals deceive you by playing on your trust and emotions.
Many of us have heard these words of advice before, but the reality is that these threats will never cease. Criminals work full-time to gain access to any system if they can steal something - anything.
Protect your family and yourself. As long as you have assets connected to the internet (property, information, and finances), you will always be under attack. Unfortunately, it’s that simple.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Three times this month, we’ll take a look at life on the net. Two weeks ago, we defined your digital footprint. Today, we're looking to secure that footprint. Next time, we’ll share additional ways to protect yourself online.
The City’s Cybersecurity Team has put together a set of resources to help you protect yourself in this fight. Take a look at their online security resource page to help answer your questions.