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OCTOBER
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE!
WAS NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS
MONTH (NCSAM) –
This is an annual campaign to raise awareness
about the importance of cybersecurity. The Inter-
net touches almost all aspects of everyone’s dai-
ly life, whether we realize it or not. NCSAM is
designed to engage and educate public and pri-
vate sector partners through events and initia-
tives to raise awareness about the importance of
cybersecurity, provide them with tools and re-
sources needed to stay safe online, and increase
the resiliency of the Nation in the event of a
cyber incident. We’re an official Champion - are
you? Join us in creating a culture of cybersecuri-
ty. READ MORE
Build a Better symbol at the end, along with a capital letter or
two.
Password
Use these proven techniques to Add a second door
block hackers from accessing Two-factor authentication services add an extra
your accounts layer of security to your most vital digital accounts.
You log in to an account using your usual pass-
By Doug Shadel word. Next, the two-factor authentication site
OUTSMART FRAUD sends your phone a six-digit code that you must
enter before gaining access. For a list of websites
Think of a computer as being a front door to your that offer two-factor authentication, go to twofac-
wealth and secrets. It can be make of flimsy wood or torauth.org
as impenetrable as a titanium bank vault. Here’s
how to best secure your fortress. Keep your password in a vault
Never store passwords in a file on your computer.
Instead, use password manager apps that store
passwords in a well-protected digital space. All
you need is a master password to access the list.
Popular versions that use the cloud technology
include LastPass, Dashline and iPassword. Apps
that put the vault on your hard drive include Ro-
boForm. Password Safe or KeePass.
Refresh routinely
Once a year, change the password on all your im-
portant accounts. With hackers stealing data on
Use passphrases millions of accounts at a time, this will keep you
Hacker use sophisticated software that can run mil- protected if their focus turns toward you. Also
lions of combinations of letters and symbols in a change your password if you’ve notified by a web-
short time. Your defense: longer passwords, Former site that its security has been breached.
hacker Kevin Mitnick recommends 20 characters or
longer. The trick: use a sentence of phrase you cre- Vary your passwords
ate, such as “My Aunt Sylvis has loved me since I That’s the golden rule, cybersecurity experts say;
was a child.” It’s ultra-hard to hack but easy to re- Why let one key unlock every one of your digital
member. For even more security, add a number or doors?
My Password: SUPercalifragilisticexpialidocious$1945$
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