JUNE 1 Protect your data with regular backups. External drives and off-site backups will ensure data is protected. Many things can lead to a loss of the data on your home computer. Fires, floods, earthquakes, and even something as simple as a damaged hard drive could erase all of the information you have. Protect yourself…

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MAY 1 Always keep devices & laptops with you when working remotely. Thieves will steal unattended equipment. When you are out in the field and working remotely, remember to keep a close eye on your smartphone and laptop. Don’t leave your device unattended, such as when getting up to order more coffee at a cafe…

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APRIL 1 Your access badge could be used by a malicious insider. Always know where your badge is. Someone inside the organization – including both coworkers and visitors – could use your access badge to reach confidential organization data. Always ensure your badge is on your person at all times. Wearing your badge at all…

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MARCH 1 Protect your kids online through monitoring and parental controls. Protecting your children online can be a challenge. Have your kids use their own computer with parental controls turned on, and place their computer in a visible and well-trafficked area such as the dining room or living room. Regularly check on what they are…

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JANUARY 1Links can be misleading. Before clicking on a link, take another look.Don’t just click on links that you have received through email or instant messenger. Even if the link text looks like a URL, the link could be going somewhere else. Instead, move your mouse pointer over the link without clicking on it. Look…

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FEBRUARY 1If you are suspicious about a call, ask for more information and report the incident to it security.Anyone can call and ask for information. If you believe that someone is attempting to get sensitive information from you or to get you to complete a task that could lead to a security breach, ask them…

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