Cybersecurity threats are growing in number and sophistication. However, having secure habits, like the ones in this checklist, can significantly strengthen your security at work and at home. This month’s SAFE Tip Sheet focuses on cybersecurity. The practices in the checklist are the same ones employed at strong businesses every day. So check out the checklist to help keep you cyber-safe and secure.
SAFE (Security Awareness for Everyone) is a program to increase awareness about cybersecurity. By raising awareness, we hope to help change online behaviors, as well as encourage you to practice safe computing habits, make smart and informed decisions about information security, and protect your business.
Social media platforms have become an integral part of online lives. Social networks are a great way to stay connected with others, but you should be wary about how much personal information you post. Have your family, friends, and co-workers follow these tips to safely enjoy social media.
Public computers and Wi-Fi networks can now be found everywhere (airports, coffee shops, restaurants, malls, and hotels)making it easy to connect to the Internet everywhere. Our mobile devices (smartphones, laptop, tablets) enable us to get online wherever we go. And although these services are convenient in a pinch, they are not always secure So while you’re out and about this summer, using all these conveniences - stay safe by using these tips for good online security!
We are all familiar with home spring cleaning. But this year, consider taking some time to spring clean your digital life, too. A good digital spring cleaning can help keep your devices and information safe and secure. But it can also help improve the speed and performance of the devices and services that you use, and reduces the risk that a hacker could access old information that you’ve forgotten about. So take time to tend to your digital life and safeguard your personal information!
Private Information: Cyber-criminals are looking for all kinds of information that they can use, so what can we do to protect ourselves and keep our business information safe? Check out this WESTprotect Tip Sheet.