Shields Up: Guidance for Families

Shields Up: Guidance for Families

04/17/2023

Every individual can take simple steps to improve their cyber hygiene and protect themselves online. In fact, there are 4 things you can do to keep yourself cyber safe.

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Supplementing Passwords

Supplementing Passwords

02/24/2023

Passwords are a good first layer of protection, but attackers can guess or intercept passwords. Additional security measures can protect you even if an attacker does obtain your password. You can strengthen that first layer of protection by avoiding passwords based on personal information; using the longest password or passphrase possible (8?64 characters); and not sharing your passwords with anyone else.

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Keeping Children Safe Online

Keeping Children Safe Online

01/23/2023

When a child is using your computer, normal safeguards and security practices may not be sufficient. Children present additional challenges because of their natural characteristics: innocence, curiosity, desire for independence, and fear of punishment. You need to consider these characteristics when determining how to protect your data and the child.

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