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Table of Contents
Better Password Security
Keep A Clean Device
Back It Up
Share With Care
Own Your Online Presence
Be Savvy About WIFI Hotspots
Cybersecurity Is a Way Of Life!
Cybersecurity Awareness - Know What to Watch Out For & How To Prepare
Common Cybersecurity Risks For People
Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees: The Major Computer Security Risks & Preventive Measures
Common Cybersecurity Risks For Business By Employees
Preventive Security Measures For Remote Employees
Cybersecurity Career Opportunity-A Bright Future for Tech Enthusiasts
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The modern world depends on technology, and we use it just for everything, from work to
entertainment to communication. Our growing reliance on this technology puts us at
increased risk of cyberthreats - and in a world where data is a powerful weapon, an
attack can have life-or-death consequences.
Discussions around cybersecurity can be complex, but everyone must know that you
should stay safe online, regardless of your technical expertise. That's why we've put
together an overview of some essential tips for keeping yourself and your data secure on
the internet.

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If in doubt, throw it out. If you're worried that using your old password puts your accounts at
risk, it's time to change them. If you've been reusing the same passphrase for several years,
change all of your online passwords immediately.
Passphrases—a string of words or a word that is easy for you to
remember but complex for others to guess—are a good start.
However, they're not as safe as long, complex passphrases.
There's a chance that malware on your computer could record
them and send your personal information back to hackers.
Passphrases Aren't Enough
1. Better Password Security
Make A Long, Unique Passphrase
A passphrase should be at least 10 characters long. It may sound
frustrating, but it's worth it to create a phrase that you can easily
remember, but no one else will guess. Make sure it has a good mix
of letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.
For example: N0^p3r7&4g_WiThTh3L1ghTSk1LL!

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3. Back It Up
Keep copies of all your sensitive personal information on an external hard drive or in
the cloud. Make sure it's encrypted with a strong password that only you know how to
unlock. This way, you'll have a backup plan if your computer is ever lost, stolen, or goes
up in flames.
Keep your operating system, software applications, and browser up-to-date with the latest security patches. These updates help keep you
safe from viruses, spyware, malware, and other cyber threats by patching vulnerabilities before they can exploit them.
PC users should make sure that their antivirus is always turned on and automatically
update definitions. Mac users should run Software Update and ensure that their web
browser, antivirus software, and other applications are up to date. Also, keep your
mobile phones updated whenever they prompt you.
2. Keep A Clean Device

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Be careful about what you share online and who you trust with personal information. Don't do it if someone asks for your password or to log
into their account on your computer! Sharing passwords can give hackers a backdoor into your personal information. Protect all of your
passwords and make sure they're different for each account—even if you trust the person who asks.
4. Share With Care
Your username should be unique, not generic, like "password123" or other common words. If someone
guesses or learns your username, they could use it to quickly try out the same username/password
combination on several different websites where you have accounts
5. Own Your Online Presence
Ensure your wireless network security settings are set to "On" so that strangers cannot connect to your
computer over the WiFi connection. If you're out and about, use a WiFi "hotspot" with a password or find
an encrypted network (look for HTTPS:/
/ in the address bar).
6. Be Savvy About WIFI Hotspots

Always Remember...
7. CYBERSECURITY IS A WAY OF LIFE!
Make security a priority in your daily life, and you'll be better protected from threats.
Set aside some time to make sure your passwords, machines, and online accounts are secure.
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Today, everyone is vulnerable to cyberattacks and there are no guarantees that your data
will remain private or secure. If you have been considering what steps you can take to
protect yourself from these threats, here is some information about what types of
common risks exist and how you can prepare for them. So, take a look.
8. Cybersecurity Awareness
Know What to Watch Out For & How To Prepare

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9. Common Cybersecurity Risks For People:
Identity theft is the most common form of
cybercrime. A person's private information,
such as Social Security numbers or credit card
numbers can be stolen through malware on
your computer, phishing attempts, and also
data breaches at companies where you have
an account.
All of the sites that you visit and your
browsing habits can be used against you by
criminals. They use this information to
create a profile on you to socially engineer
attacks such as phishing, fake emails with
links containing malware, etc. that they
send to you.
Browsing Habits &
Website Visits
All of the information in your emails and on
message boards are used to create a pro-
file about you that can be sold or traded
with other criminals. This includes credit
card numbers, bank account information,
passwords, usernames/ emails, etc., so it's
important to protect this type of data at all
times when using these services online.
Message &
Email Content
Identity
Theft

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Being aware of the risks and putting in place preventive measures is an important first step to protecting yourself against these threats.
Here are some things you can do:
Cybersecurity Preventive Measures for People
Do not open any attachments from unknown
sources and do not click on any links within
the body of these emails unless you are certain
they are safe. Even if someone seems
legitimate, there is no guarantee that
your information is safe with them.
If you are not sure about something, reach
out to your IT department or other
professionals in the company who can help
answer any questions that you may have.
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Protect your devices with strong
passwords and ensure you always
have the latest software updates,
anti-virus/anti-spyware installed
on them.
Make sure that only people who
need access to sensitive information or
company data have it and give them
specific instructions as to what they can do
with this data.
Be cautious of emails from unknown sources
or that ask you to click on links ordownload
files. If an email does not sound right, it
probably isn't!
Check where links lead before clicking on
them and make sure they go to a website/-
company that you know is legitimate by
typing it into a search engine such as Google
and looking for reviews of the site.

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As employees, we often spend a lot of time using our laptops and other devices to conduct
work. This is great for productivity but can lead to problems if our device has been
compromised by malware or hackers.
Here, we'll disclose the common cyber security risks prone to businesses and employees,
plus preventive measures you can follow. So, take a look:
10. Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees
The Major Computer Security Risks & Preventive Measures

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Failure to Cover Cybersecurity Basics - The employee might think that they understand the basic principles of computer security, but
there's often a big difference between knowing what you're doing and having good cyber hygiene habits.
11. Common Cybersecurity Risks For Business By Employees:
Not understanding what generates corporate cybersecurity risks - Companies should teach their employees how the Internet
works; this is especially true for employees who work in tech or IT
Lack of a Cybersecurity Policy - When employees don't know what they're supposed to do, it's pretty hard for them to follow those
standards and avoid cyber security risks.
Confusing Compliance With Cybersecurity - Allowing an employee to use their device at work sounds like the perfect solution for
businesses that want to avoid the cost of providing their employees with a phone, but it can lead to all kinds of cyber security
problems.
Humans - The Weakest Link - While we often think that hackers and malware are what compromise our systems, many experts agree
that human error is more likely than anything else.

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Bring Your Own Device Policy (BYOD) and the Cloud - The use of a BYOD policy increases your cyber security risks, which is why you
must have a plan in place.
Common Cybersecurity Risks For Business By Employees:
Funding, Talent, & Resources Constraints - Cybersecurity breaches can be very costly for companies; they need to make sure that
their employees understand this as well as how the company pays to prevent cyber attacks.
No Information Security Training - Without proper security awareness training, employees are unlikely to be aware of the threats that
they face or understand what is required for them to protect their business data and systems effectively.
Lack of a Recovery Plan - When an employee doesn't know how they're supposed to respond when their device is compromised by
malware, they're likely to panic about it.
Constantly Evolving Risks - We all know how quickly new threats can arise and impact us if we don't have the right tools in place for
defending against them.

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Now, jumping onto the preventive security measures that companies can take for their employees. The below list covers some of the
essential measures businesses should take to help protect their remote working employees. Take a look.
12. Preventive Security Measures For Remote Employ-
Proper Password Management - Ensure that employees
have strong passwords for their devices and the systems
they use at work so hackers can't quickly gain access to
them.
Security Awareness Training - Employees should get regular
training on the latest cyber security threats and stay safe from
those risks.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)- It can help employees
understand that they should never copy or take company
data outside of the office, either on paper or digital files.
Geo-Location Awareness - Employees need to make sure that
their devices know where they are; this helps them avoid
connecting to public Wi-Fi networks and other types of insecure
connections.
Install Regular Updates- Ensure that all of your
employees' devices are updated with the latest security
updates and patches; this helps eliminate vulnerabilities.
Recovery Plan - If an employee's device is compromised, they
need to know their next steps to resolve their problem as quickly
as possible.

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Use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Ensure employees
only use VPNs when they're working remotely; this helps
protect business data and systems from cyber-attacks.
Remote Device Management (RDM) - As the name implies, this
provides businesses with an easy way to manage and secure
their employees' devices.
Encryption & Data Loss Prevention (DLP) - If employees
use cloud storage services, make sure those are encrypt-
ed with DLP features to help protect your business files.
Get Antivirus Software - Make sure that all of your employees
have antivirus software on their devices as soon as possible; this
will help protect them from malware and ransomware.
Regular Security Audits - You need to have regular audits
of security policies and procedures and their implemen-
tation; this helps identify areas where you can improve or
fix weaknesses within the system.

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Cybersecurity is used to describe securing computer networks, programs, devices, and
physical facilities from digital attacks. Students can make their career in cybersecurity by
taking up a certification in an ethical hacking course.
13. Cybersecurity Career Opportunity
A Bright Future for Tech Enthusiasts

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There are many types of cybersecurity careers. A few examples are listed below:
This career path focuses on ensuring systems are running smoothly, and all
employees are performing the right tasks. The profile here includes risk and
vulnerability management, and compliance to government standards.
Management
The technical career path in cyber security focuses on designing, developing, and
maintaining systems that keep data safe from theft or damage. Individuals in this
role often work directly with software engineers and other technologists to create
new ways of preventing attacks or recovering from them quickly when they do happen.
Technical

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There are many types of cybersecurity careers. A few examples are listed below:
The legal career path works with compliance to make sure that organizations are
following the right rules and regulations related to cybersecurity. This includes
everything from safety checks on the latest devices, to doing risk assessments of new
software updates.
Legal
The senior leadership path supports directors, CEOs, and leaders in their organization to make
important decisions about the future of security within the company. They need to assess where
risks are coming from internally or externally and figure out how to address them.
Senior Leadership

In many cases, these cybersecurity roles lead to other opportunities in the industry. Many graduate from a typical
four-year college with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a similar
field. In some cases, students can pursue post-graduate degrees in areas such as law or business administration to gain
more skills.
There are many benefits to working in the cybersecurity field, not limited to:
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Good pay around
56000$ a year
Average work
schedule of
40 hours a week
Flexibility to take time
off for vacation or
other activities
Work from home
often after working
at the office for a while.
Ability to learn
new information
and technologies
quickly.
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Many of the best cybersecurity practices start with common sense - and you don't need an
advanced degree to implement them. If you're unsure where to start, consider signing up for a
cybersecurity workshop or online course. These can be an excellent way to learn more about
different security threats and how to protect yourself against them.
If you need help protecting your devices or company network, contact one of our specialists today!
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STAY SAFE IN THE CYBERSPACE!
STAY SAFE IN THE CYBERSPACE!
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