Data-Security on Stephen Ajuluhttps://ajulu.netlify.app/tags/data-security/Hello, I'm Stephen Ajulu, a seasoned multidisciplinary tech professional with over a decade of experience. I build impactful solutions using design, tech, and engineering in the pursuit of impact.Hugo -- gohugo.ioen-usajulu.b22uf@aleeas.com (Stephen Ajulu)ajulu.b22uf@aleeas.com (Stephen Ajulu)Stephen Ajulu.Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Cybersecurity Practices to Live Byhttps://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/cybersecurity-practices-to-live-by/Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/cybersecurity-practices-to-live-by/<ol> <li>Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited</li> <li>Keep Your Privacy Settings On</li> <li>Practice Safe Browsing</li> <li>Use a Secure VPN Connection, try <a href="https://protonvpn.com/utm_source=techwitke.netlify.app">ProtonVPN</a> from the same people who brought you <a href="https://protonmail.com/utm_source=techwitke.netlify.app">ProtonMail</a> a secure mail service provider</li> <li>Be Careful What You Download and Where You Download It From</li> <li>Choose Strong Passwords(12 characters and more) and use a password manager e.g.<a href="https://bitwarden.com/utm_source=techwitke.netlify.app">Bitwarden</a>(our personal favorite) or<a href="https://1password.com/utm_source=techwitke.netlify.app"> 1Password</a></li> <li>Enable 2 Factor Authentication and use a service like <a href="https://authy.com/utm_source=techwitke.netlify.app">Authy by Twilio</a></li> <li>Make Online Purchases From Trusted Sites</li> <li>Always check that the website you are using uses HTTPS eg <a href="https://google.com/">https://google.com</a>.<em>Tip: check for a padlock at the end of the search bar/URL</em></li> <li>Be Careful What You Post as it can be used against you</li> <li>Be Careful Who You Meet Online as there are some with malicious intent</li> <li>Keep Your Operating System and Software Up To Date, you can use a website like <a href="https://ninite.com/utm_source=techwitke.netlify.app">Ninite</a></li> <li>Learn how to spot scams and frauds</li> <li>Always check the link of anything you have been sent be it through email or by a friend. If the domain name is suspicious don’t click it e.g. <a href="http://safaricomfreeairtime.net/">http://safaricomfreeairtime.net</a> or <a href="http://saffreeoffer.com/">http://saffreeoffer.com</a> or <a href="http://giftcards.winurl.site/?c=carrefour">http://freegiftcards.winurl.site/?c=carrefour</a> and others.</li> <li>Don’t share your password and other sensitive information even if it’s Google asking for it.</li> <li>Make sure your computer has a firewall and that it’s on.</li> <li>Make sure you have a reputable antivirus. Window’s Antivirus has become really good. Try adding <a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/utm_source=techwitke.netlify.app">Malwarebytes</a>.</li> <li>Encrypt your Hard Drive, Mobile Phone and any other data storage. All modern OS have an encryption feature.</li> <li>Back up your data. They say no matter what you do, you can never have bullet proof security. Backing up your data will prevent misfortunes such as ransomware and others.</li> <li>Avoid oversharing!</li> <li>Avoid using free Wi-Fi because attackers can easily make those to steal your data or even tap into them. If you have to, use a VPN or tunneling.</li> <li>Bookmark this article for future reference. Press CTRL + D simultaneously.</li> </ol>
  • Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited
  • Keep Your Privacy Settings On
  • Practice Safe Browsing
  • Use a Secure VPN Connection, try ProtonVPN from the same people who brought you ProtonMail a secure mail service provider
  • Be Careful What You Download and Where You Download It From
  • Choose Strong Passwords(12 characters and more) and use a password manager e.g.Bitwarden(our personal favorite) or 1Password
  • Enable 2 Factor Authentication and use a service like Authy by Twilio
  • Make Online Purchases From Trusted Sites
  • Always check that the website you are using uses HTTPS eg https://google.com.Tip: check for a padlock at the end of the search bar/URL
  • Be Careful What You Post as it can be used against you
  • Be Careful Who You Meet Online as there are some with malicious intent
  • Keep Your Operating System and Software Up To Date, you can use a website like Ninite
  • Learn how to spot scams and frauds
  • Always check the link of anything you have been sent be it through email or by a friend. If the domain name is suspicious don’t click it e.g. http://safaricomfreeairtime.net or http://saffreeoffer.com or http://freegiftcards.winurl.site/?c=carrefour and others.
  • Don’t share your password and other sensitive information even if it’s Google asking for it.
  • Make sure your computer has a firewall and that it’s on.
  • Make sure you have a reputable antivirus. Window’s Antivirus has become really good. Try adding Malwarebytes.
  • Encrypt your Hard Drive, Mobile Phone and any other data storage. All modern OS have an encryption feature.
  • Back up your data. They say no matter what you do, you can never have bullet proof security. Backing up your data will prevent misfortunes such as ransomware and others.
  • Avoid oversharing!
  • Avoid using free Wi-Fi because attackers can easily make those to steal your data or even tap into them. If you have to, use a VPN or tunneling.
  • Bookmark this article for future reference. Press CTRL + D simultaneously.
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