In honor of national cyber security awareness month, this week we’d like to point out some of things you can do to make your online experience safer!
From the National Cyber Security Alliance, here are the top 31 security tips. One for each day of the month!
- Day 1:
October 2012 is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Let’s make our online lives safer and more secure! Check out details at
http://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/ - Day 2:
National Cyber Security Awareness Month is a time to STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Learn more about staying safe and secure online at
http://stopthinkconnect.org/ - Day 3:
Cybersecurity begins with STOP. THINK. CONNECT. These three simple words help remind us how to stay safer and more secure online. Learn more at http://stopthinkconnect.org/ - Day 4:
When in doubt, throw it out! Don’t open links in email, tweets, posts, and online advertising—unless from a trusted source. Learn more athttp://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/
- Day 5:
Make online passwords long and strong. Use a mix of upper and lowercase letters and numbers and symbols. Have a different password for every account. Learn more at
http://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/ - Day 6:
Keep your list of online passwords stored in a safe, secure place away from your computer. Learn more about online safety athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/protect-your-personal-information/passwords-and-securing-your-accounts
- Day 7:
Protect all devices that connect to the Internet—computers, smart phones, gaming systems all need protection from viruses and malware. Learn more athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/mobile-and-on-the-go/mobile-devices
- Day 8:
Be a good digital citizen. Help authorities fight cybercrime by reporting stolen identities, finances and other incidents to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov) and your local law enforcement or state attorney general as appropriate. Learn more athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/protect-your-personal-information/id-theft-and-fraud
- Day 9:
Would you know what to do if you became a cybercrime victim? Find out athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/protect-your-personal-information/id-theft-and-fraud
- Day 10:
When banking and shopping online, make sure websites are security enabled. Look for web addresses with “https://” or “shttp://”. “Http://” is not secure. Learn more at
http://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/protect-your-personal-information/online-shopping - Day 11:
Know the best defense against viruses, malware, and other online threats? It’s by keeping a Clean Machine and having the latest security software, web browser and operating system. Learn more athttp://stopthinkconnect.org/campaigns/keep-a-clean-machine/
- Day 12:
Get savvy about Wi-Fi hotspots. Adjust security settings to limit who can access your machine. Learn more at
http://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/ - Day 13:
Cybersecurity is “Our Shared Responsibility.” Encourage everyone you know to make sure their online devices are safe and secure. Learn more at
http://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/ - Day 14:
Be wary of online messages that urge you to act immediately, offer something that sounds too good to be true, or ask for personal information. Learn more at
http://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/ - Day 15:
Back up your valuable work, music, photos, and other digital information and store it safely. Learn more athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/protect-your-personal-information/back-it-up
- Day 16:
Have you changed your computer and other digital device passwords lately? It’s one of the best ways to increase your online safety and security. Learn more at
http://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/protect-your-personal-information/passwords-and-securing-your-accounts - Day 17:
Looking for ways to keep your small business safe from online threats and data breaches? We’ve got you covered:http://www.staysafeonline.org/business-safe-online/implement-a-cybersecurity-plan/
- Day 18:
Help keep the Internet a safe and secure resource for you and your family. Learn more athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/
- Day 19:
Do you own your online presence? Set the privacy and security settings on websites to your comfort level for information sharing. It’s okay to limit how and with whom you share information. Learn more at
http://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/ - Day 20:
Staying safe and secure online is as easy as STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Learn how athttp://stopthinkconnect.org/
- Day 21:
Is your wireless router secure? A protected home network means your family can use the Internet safely and securely. Learn more athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/keep-a-clean-machine/securing-your-home-network
- Day 22:
Learn how you can keep yourself and your family safer online by visiting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity website:http://www.dhs.gov/cyber
- Day 23:
Learn how to protect you and your family from cyberbullying and harassment athttp://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/for-parents/cyberbullying-and-harassment
- Day 24:
The Internet offers tremendous value to our 21st century lives. Let’s do our part to keep this digital resource safe and secure. Learn more athttp://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/
- Day 25:
Many software programs will automatically update to defend against known risks. Make sure your automatic update feature is turned on. Learn more at
http://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/ - Day 26:
Become part of something big by “liking” the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. page on Facebook. Learn more athttps://www.facebook.com/STOPTHINKCONNECT
- Day 27:
USBs and other external devices can be infected by viruses and malware. Use your security software to scan them. Learn more athttp://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/
- Day 28:
National Cyber Security Awareness Month wraps up this week. Make it count by Keeping a Clean Machine. Learn how athttp://stopthinkconnect.org/campaigns/keep-a-clean-machine/
- Day 29:
Once you STOP. THINK. CONNECT., enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer. Learn more at
http://stopthinkconnect.org/ - Day 30:
Raise awareness about cybersecurity throughout the year. Join the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. campaign athttp://stopthinkconnect.org/get-involved/
- Day 31:
This is the last day of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Stay safe and secure online all year round. Learn how at
http://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/
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February 17th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
Thanks for writing this. I really feel as though I know so much more about this than I did before. Your blog really brought some things to light that I never would have thought about before reading it. You should continue this, Im sure most people would agree youve got a gift.