Just like your home needs a good spring cleaning, your technology and data need regular organization too. Cybersecurity best practices act like a home organization system for your digital life - keeping your accounts, passwords, and access permissions tidy, updated, and secure. This guide will show you proven methods in protecting your information while making sure your systems run smoothly using smart organization techniques. Learning the straightforward steps to defend yourself against current threats and build a more secure foundation for your business and personal data. Cleaning out your closets this Spring? Make sure you take care of your digital clutter as well!
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Spring Cleaning for your Cybersecurity: 10 Things You're Probably Overlooking
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 4/29/25 4:25 PM
Tags: computer security, strong passwords, security protection, Cleaning your computer, data backup, cybersecurity, Privacy, cybersecurity training, General
Are "Default Passwords" our Defense Against Cyber-Terrorism?
Posted by Ann Westerheim on 11/23/11 9:07 AM
In last night's Republican debate, one of the questions posed to the candidates was "What threat might we face in the next few years that no one is talking about today?". The question was in the context of the 9/11 attacks shortly after George Bush became President, that defined his term in office. One of the answers that caught my attention was cyber-terrorism. Instead of a physical attack, our critical computer systems and networks could be attacked by hackers. When you stop and think about how pervasive computing is in our modern lives, covering everything from banking to delivery of our utilities, it's scary to think of how vulerable we are.
Tags: Security, passwords, strong passwords, default passwords