by Michael Garcia
Chief Technology Officer
10 Key Cyber Safety Tips
Never click on a link in an email until you validate the source
Never enter personal information in an email or text message
Use antivirus software and keep it up to date
Limit web usage in the office to core, business-related tasks
Make minimal use of unsecured, public networks
Create strong passwords and change them every 2-3 months
Do not use the same password for multiple accounts
Create separate email accounts for work, personal use, alert notifications and other interests
At home, set up a primary network and another for guests
Be prudent in what you share about yourself and your job via social media
Additional Steps Toward Cyber Security
Email:
Create unique passwords made up of a mix of numbers, upper- and lower-case letters and symbols
Change passwords three-four times a year
Store in a safe place or use a password management tool
Do not use common passwords
Do not select “remember my password” on websites you visit
WiFi/Hot Spots:
Disable automatic networking
Turn off auto connect to non-preferred networks
Turn off file sharing
Use your phone’s mobile network instead of public wifi
Avoid public WiFi
Do not use public WiFi to enter personal credentials. Your information could be captured by hackers
Social:
Call the email sender to confirm its authenticity if you suspect fraud
Limit the amount of personal data you give out
Use privacy settings online whenever possible
Do not respond to requests for personal data in an email
Do not assume every email you receive and every request made via email is authentic