Add A Layer Of Protection To Your Online Journeys

The nonprofit National Cybersecurity Alliance is focusing its efforts in 4 specific areas: multifactor authentication, password management, software updates and phishing awareness.

Here Are A Few Of Our Tips For Your Security:

• Multifactor authentication: For your online accounts, you likely have a password. But if there’s an option for using multifactor authentication, go for it. Once activated on an account, you’ll still need a password. But access will also require a 1-time code delivered by text message or email.
• Password management: Rather than trying to remember long, complex passwords, consider using software designed to not only store passwords but also make them easily accessible. There are several options, and most work in a similar fashion. You only need to remember 1 master password to unlock the rest.
• Software updates: Both hardware and software manufacturers prioritize protecting you. Often when there’s a potential problem discovered, they roll out software updates. So, it’s important to be mindful of those changes and install updates regularly.
• Phishing awareness: Whether it is a fake website or a bogus email that seems reputable, there is a range of phishing strategies designed to capture your personal information, money or both. They can be convincing, too. So, be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages, and verify requests for sensitive information before responding.

To learn more about online safety visit the National Cybersecurity Alliance website.