Ready. Set. Go. - 7
Heather Noggle
Technologist | Speaker | Writer | Editor | Strategist | Systems Thinker | Cybersecurity | Controlled Chaos for Better Order | Musician
Unsure what to do with cybersecurity?? This thing is called Cybersecurity for People, so I probably ought to call that out occasionally.
5 things. The first 5. ??????????
Make a huge difference with some small changes, and then iteratively improve.? Do more things.? Do more with these things.
??Understand how you approach risk - your risk appetite.? It's different for everyone. There's risk to connecting to and interacting with online resources.
??Know and patch (update) your assets - devices of all sorts.? Computers.? Phones. Tablets.? IoT (Internet of Things devices, like Ring Doorbells. Some refrigerators. Some thermostats. Etc.? IoT, etc.)
Some things about these devices might be out of date and require an update.? They may still use the default password that you used to initially configure them.? Fix that. Make a list of all connected devices.? Keep it current.
Know who has access to what...and what each person can do with that access.
??Back up your data. And then back it up again.? Locally.? Offsite. Online.? Back it up.?
Test those backups.?
??Authenticate intentionally.? Strong, unique passwords. Yes, a different password per site.? The simplest way to make that work seamlessly is with a password manager.
You'll determine which one to use - some are more complex than others. Some security tradeoffs, so that password you use to get into your password manager - or passphrase - needs to be top notch.
And, while you're at it, protect your accounts with multifactor authentication wherever you can.? Engage that deadbolt.
??Business owners, train your staff!? Cybersecurity awareness training covers topics like these and also how to detect and sidestep fraud.? It's everywhere.? Inexpensive or free (I have a YouTube channel with videos.? Many cybersecurity awareness vendors offer video training as well).
Staff of 1? You?? Take the training.? Know what you're up against and take it seriously.
The sixth thing would be to learn more about cybersecurity.? Learn what else you can do and who should help you. Why there's more to do.
How to get going. How to improve on what you've already done.
Where you want to be? - where you start refining.
So that's the start.? More in here - something for everyone. Stay tuned for the breach at the end.
A jump start document - https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/heathernoggle_how-small-businesses-benefit-from-cybersecurity-activity-7114613516526911488-ACAW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Here are 7 of my favorite posts from 2023 to commemorate the 7th edition of this newsletter.
??Cashews are for rich people - https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/heathernoggle_generativeai-fraud-scam-activity-7093973590026420224-W1vH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
??Solo female travelers - https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/heathernoggle_security-cybersecurity-cyberhygiene-activity-7081610044802269185-MZkb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
??Dear HR Professionals - https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/heathernoggle_hr-cybersecurity-cybersecurityawareness-activity-7056250465797242880-BYNh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
??Social skills - https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/heathernoggle_softskills-peopleskills-leadership-activity-7024722685842624512-YKDa?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
??Electricity theft - https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/heathernoggle_cyberhygiene-botnet-cybercrime-activity-7037791103156195328-HmVS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
????????????????And a bonus post - the 8th. I'm not supposed to be here - https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/heathernoggle_semantics-datastandards-activity-7062031979730382848-b-dY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Winding down the year means nothing notable in new podcasts or writing these last two weeks.? Will have a few things to announce in 2024.
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I will leave you with the great Christmas Tree Breach.
Enjoy your holidays and some time off from working.? May you find the perfect job or relax into an amazing "Eureka!" for your business or personal life.
#cybersecurity #cyberhygiene #cybersecurityforpeople #catsintrees
Info Systems Coordinator, Technologist and Futurist, Thinkers360 Thought Leader and CSI Group Founder. Manage The Intelligence Community and The Dept of Homeland Security LinkedIn Groups. Advisor
1 年Great thoughts, and resources Heather
Cybersecurity & IT Consulting - gigabunny.com
1 年Great Points there, Heather! I would start with the Backup, or better two - so you can take one Offsite. Encrypted. Even IF everything else has not been done yet - Training, Access Control etc - at least you know the Business Data is safe. All 5 would be Ideal, but a Backup is a great start!