Passwords
Your password is a virtual key that prevents unauthorised access to your accounts and should be treated as a valuable document.
- Create secure passwords
- Use a password manager
- Enable multi-factor authentication for all online services
Connected devices
The following shall be observed when using connecting devices such as computers, telephones, wireless devices, watches, etc.
- Ensure offline backups
- Do not connect devices to your network without approval
- Only connect to wireless networks you trust or use a VPN
- Never plug an external device from someone you don’t trust into your computer
- Impede tapping by being vigilant and using strong password
- Turn off (not just disable) location services, WIFI, and Bluetooth when not in use
- Distinguish between professional life and private life
Apps, program and other services
The following should be observed when using apps, programs, and other services.
- Do not be logged on as an administrator
- Turn off all macros
- Do not wait with making updates
- The firewall should be turned on, even for outgoing traffic
- Do not write anything in an email that you would not write on a postcard
- Review the cloud services you use
- Protect your files by encrypting them
- Be careful regarding agreements that you accept
- Do not base security on personal data
- Be aware of who is trying to reach out to you over SMS, phone, and email
- Educate each other, 80% of all cyberattacks start with an e-mail
- Configure SPF to prevent counterfeit domain names
