Practical Cyber Hygiene Tips for Families and Individuals During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
PrOTect It All - A podcast by Aaron Crow - Mondays
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In this episode, host Aaron Crow takes a deep dive into the essential aspects of cyber hygiene. As part of the Cybersecurity Awareness Month spotlight, Aaron discusses actionable steps to enhance your digital safety, whether at home or work. This episode covers everything from the significance of strong, unique passwords and multifactor authentication to keeping your software updated and recognizing phishing attacks. Aaron also provides expert advice on securing home networks and introduces useful tools like password managers and antivirus software. Designed for both cybersecurity novices and seasoned professionals, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their cyber hygiene. Tune in to arm yourself and your family with the knowledge needed to stay safe in the digital age. Key Moments: 06:06 Secure email with strong, unique password, multifactor authentication. 07:10 Multifactor: Password plus physical authentication like YubiKey. 10:42 Always update devices, avoid phishing attacks. 16:14 Use VPNs and password managers for Wi-Fi security. 19:00 Securely share credentials without sending clear text. 20:56 Regularly backup devices to prevent data loss. 25:18 Practice cyber hygiene and educate your family. Connect With Aaron Crow: Website: www.corvosec.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: [email protected] Website: https://protectitall.co/ X: https://twitter.com/protectitall YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll FaceBook: https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at [email protected]