Technology has infiltrated all aspects of our lives, and we take it for granted. With this technology, many of us access critical information online spanning Financial, Legal, Medical, Business, Mail, Social Media and more… The “DigitalGoBag” addresses the physical components that are needed for this access. An emergency raises the risk because you may be using unknown resources, but the risk there is regardless. Knowledge /Awareness is critical.
“How do you protect your devices and the Information they access?“
At a high level these are some of the areas to consider.
- Devices
• Antivirus Software
Software intended to prevent, detect, and remove malware.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
An overlay network that uses network virtualization to extend a private network across a public network
• Firewall
Network security that Monitors /Controls network traffic to or from your network. - Software
• Operating Systems, Antivirus Software, Applications: Keep Updated
• Encryption: Files, Disk Drives… - Access
• Passwords: Creating a strong password
• Password Manager: App. that securely stores and manages your passwords
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Requires users to provide two different forms of identification
• Browser /Application Autofill: DO NOT Use for User Id /Password /Passkey - End-User Education
• As stated above: Knowledge /Awareness is critical
Future blogs will address each area in more detail… The bottom line: “Your Devices, Networks, Applications, Accounts must be protected“