Cybersecurity Tips

👁️‍🗨️At a Glance

As 2026 begins, here are some Cybersecurity tips to get you safely started at home and at work.

🛡️General

• Apply the latest updates for Windows/macOS and all installed software.
• Updates fix security vulnerabilities commonly exploited by attackers.
• Tip: Enable automatic updates whenever possible.

• Update passwords for work accounts, VPNs, email, and cloud tools.
• Use long, unique passphrases (12+ characters).
• Never reuse work passwords on personal sites.

• Ensure MFA is enabled wherever supported (email, VPN, collaboration tools).
• MFA blocks over 99% of account takeover attacks.

• Remove software you no longer use—especially freeware or browser add‑ons.
• Fewer apps = fewer attack surfaces.

• Watch for urgent messages, unexpected attachments, or link-shortened URLs.

• When in doubt, verify directly with the sender using a known contact method.

• Report suspected phishing emails immediately.

• Lock your computer whenever you step away—even at home.
• Prevents unauthorized access and accidental data exposure.
  

📱Mobile Devices

• Keep iOS/Android and apps fully updated.
• Mobile devices are increasingly targeted by threat actors.

• Enable a strong PIN, passcode, fingerprint, or face recognition.
• Avoid simple codes like 123456 or 0000.

• Ensure full-device encryption is turned on (enabled by default on most modern devices).
• Protects company data if the device is lost or stolen.

• Remove apps you no longer use.
• Limit permissions such as access to contacts, camera, microphone, and location.

• Enables remote location, lock, or wipe if your device is lost.
• Critical for protecting company data.

🏠Home Network

• Replace default admin credentials with a strong, unique password.
• Default router passwords are publicly known and widely abused.

• Check for and install firmware updates on your home router.
• Outdated routers are a common entry point for attackers.

• Enable WPA3 or WPA2‑AES encryption.
• Avoid outdated standards like WEP or WPA.

• Don’t include personal information (name, address, employer).
• Consider turning off SSID broadcasting if supported.

• Keep work computers/phones on a different network from smart TVs, cameras, or IoT devices when possible.
• Reduces risk of lateral attacks. 

✨Best Practices

• Ensure work files are stored in approved company cloud services.
• Protects against ransomware and device failure.

• Save the IT/security contact information.
• Report lost devices, suspicious emails, or unusual activity immediately.

• Review company security policies and annual training.
• Threats evolve—so should our awareness.

• Cybersecurity isn’t just tools—it’s habits.
• Slowing down for 5 seconds can prevent a major incident.