Your guide to better cyber hygiene

Sep 29, 2023

Cybercrime is on the rise, and everyone's a target. The challenges of staying ahead of cyber threats within your networks can feel like an overwhelming task, as there will continuously be developing risks that have the potential to disrupt or dismantle your online footprints. Hackers, advanced viruses, identity thieves and intelligent malware are all part of the hostile threat landscape, which leaves you exposed without exception when it comes to digital privacy.

While attempting to predict these threats can be taxing, preventing them is possible with cybersecurity best practices. Implementing best practices can maintain the safety of your identity so that pertinent account information can't be stolen or altered.

Regularly using best practices can drastically improve the security of your online systems and information by being proactive against evolving cyber threats:

Learn more tips to help you understand and address this pervasive risk by checking out the VA Cybersecurity Checklist. It describes immediate ways you can improve cybersecurity by providing a deeper look into best practices, such as updating software and backing up your most critical files online and offline.

Cleaning up your digital life is one of the most practical, yet overlooked, ways to improve online safety. A decluttered digital presence can keep your accounts organized and manageable, giving you the power to ensure your data is only visible or accessible to authorized individuals.

Using cybersecurity best practices helps with account maintenance and security. By developing a security strategy that's personal to you, you can take precautions to help keep your sensitive data organized and protected from theft.

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