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Cyber Security Tips

Remote work and cloud-based operations have continued to be a focus for many large companies, even as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. But with that, the world of cybersecurity has seen an increase in threats. Unfortunately, 95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error and 68% of business leaders feel their cybersecurity risks are increasing.

In order to help combat that increasing threat, here are some tips to help protect yourself:
  1. Make sure your phone and computer are up to date on all software.
  2. When in doubt of a link, do not click
  3. Lock your screens when away from your devices.
  4. Make your passwords unique and complex
  5. Never share your password

 

For more information about cybersecurity threats and how to protect yourself, please explore the resources listed below:

Cyber Resources

This website was created by the federal government to help people be safe, secure, and responsible online. This website is part of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.

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NCSA’s mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school. This website provides information and educational programs for protecting the technology individuals use, the networks they connect to, and their digital assets.

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This website is published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and offers advice about how to avoid, identify, and respond to common security issues.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website contains a Privacy & Security section containing a list of facts for consumers, articles, consumer alerts, and more.

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This website, published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is a national resource to learn more about the crime of identity theft. On this site, consumers can learn how to avoid identity theft and learn what to do if their identity is stolen.

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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) created this website specifically to educate small businesses on the most common data security issues they face. Data security guidelines and suggestions are presented to help improve the security posture of small businesses.

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The Bureau of Consumer Protection Business Center website contains a data security section with material to help people learn how to secure their information. The website section contains a list of educational documents discussing information security, information about data security related laws, reports, workshops, and more. It also has an interactive tutorial over protecting personal information.

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This guide was published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The guide identifies recommended practices to improve information security in small businesses.

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This website has been created by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) to help companies identify and address current fraud threats. The documents and resources available through this site have been developed to assist companies of all sizes in the development, implementation, and review of their security procedures.

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