Are you sure you’re safe on the Wild, Wild Web?

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Making your password an asset, not a liability

• Use a password manager
  • Features typically include
    • Ability to generate strong passwords automatically
    • Ability to share passwords with trusted people
    • Access from anywhere via the web or a mobile app
    • Emergency access. In the event something happens to you, you can designate one or more trusted people that can access your vault after a period of time
    • Audits your existing passwords and makes recommendations (too weak, used in multiple accounts, etc.)
  • Inexpensive (free to ~$6 month depending on features)
  • Ability to safeguard your vault with 2FA
• Use 2FA whenever possible
  • Avoid SMS, use only as a last resort.

Encryption Tips for the non-geek:

• iPhone/iPad
  • Most modern apple devices encrypt by default
  • Depending on the age, it’s protected by a 4 or 6 digit PIN
  • Turn off “Simple Passcode” to use a more complex password
  • Set “Require Passcode” to “Immediately”
  • Confirm at the bottom of the Passcode settings page it says “Data protection is enabled”
• Android
  • The latest versions are encrypted by default
  • SD cards are not encrypted by default, if you use one you must turn it on in Settings –>Security
  • Confirm your phone is encrypted by going to Settings –>Security –>Encryption
    • If you only see the option to encrypt an SD card and your phone is newer it’s likely already encrypted
• Laptop
  • Windows:https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028713/windows-10-turn-on-device-encryption
    • Pro/Enterprise
      • Bitlocker
    • Home
      • Limited encryption, still useful (no business features included)
  • Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208344
    • Modern Macs are encrypted by default
    • Turn on FileVault so your Mac requires a password to decrypt your data

“Weaponize your portable device”

• Encrypt it
• Protect it with a strong password
• Enable “Find me” options
  • Windows 10: https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/set-up-use-find-my-device-how-to
    • Settings –>Find my device –>Turn on (you must sign in with your Microsoft account)
    • Locate it using https://account.microsoft.com/devices
  • Android
    • Tied to your gmail account
    • Locate it using https://www.google.com/android/find
  • Macbook:https://www.imore.com/how-set-and-use-find-my-mac,https://support.apple.com/explore/find-my-iphone-ipad-mac-watch
    • Turn on System Preferences –>Security and Privacy
    • Locate it using iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID and password
  • iPhone
    • Download and install the app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648?mt=8
    • Locate your device: https://support.apple.com/explore/find-my-iphone-ipad-mac-watch
• Use a VPN to stay secure, especially if traveling abroad.
  • Conceals your online activity
  • Some VPNs allow you to use anonymized servers, allowing access to the real web even in countries with internet censorship
  • Safeguards your use of WIFI networks, even open networks (i.e. no WIFI password)