The start of the year is when I review my online privacy practices and identify steps to improve cybersecurity of my accounts and online habits.
Which is good timing: January is when dozens of articles and news stories are published about privacy and how to avoid scams as well as information about annual Data Privacy Week events.
Continue reading Online Privacy: Best Practices and Opting Out
It’s back!
Celebrating its 19th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness and best practices about digital security and the importance of staying safe online.
The month is dedicated to providing resources for people and businesses to learn and talk about ways to stay safe and secure online.
Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Learn How You Can Stay Safe Online
When I asked my new client about the login and password to their web host and domain registrar, they told me the credentials were the same for both.
It’s much easier for me to to use the same login and password for both, that way I don’t have to remember different logins.
It wasn’t the first time I had a client who used the same login/password combination for their business website.
And it wasn’t the first time I explained the importance of security by using unique logins and passwords as I told my new client about why they should use a password manager.
As a website designer, I’m often in a role of educating clients about digital security. Password managers are only one part of keeping yourself and your business secure online.
Which is why I’m always happy to share and promote National Cyber Security Awareness Month every year. Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Security Planner