Training and educating employees and customers is crucial to building a cybersecurity culture. These cybersecurity tips can be shared internally to improve awareness and encourage safer online behavior.

When in doubt, throw it out

If an email, link, or attachment looks suspicious, delete it and/or mark it as junk.

Lock before you leave

Always lock your computer before stepping away from your desk.

Beware of phishy emails

Treat every email as if it is a phishing attempt.

Anti-virus

Install and update anti-virus software on all devices connected to the Internet.

Be WiFi Savvy

Avoid logging into important accounts on public wireless networks or hotspots.

Back it up

Automatically back up your critical data daily.

Strong Passwords

Make your password a sentence or passphrase that is easy to remember.

Think and rethink before you click

Do not click on any link or download unless you have verified the source.

Keep it clean

Keep your machine updated with current security updates, browsers, and operating systems.

S = Secure

Look for HTTPS in website URLs to verify secure connections.

Think twice

Be thoughtful about which apps you download and allow to collect your personal information.

Delete when done

Uninstall any apps you no longer use.

Lock up your password list

Replace written password lists with password management software.

Go beyond the username and password

Enable multi-factor authentication whenever available.

See something, say something

Report suspicious activity to the IT department or proper authorities immediately.