Remember: Cybercriminals don't stop because of #coronavirus. Protect yourself. Be prepared.
General tips:
- Don't rush. Apply security hygiene behavior, think before clicking, do not take risky decisions.
- Use Password Managers.
- Keep Operating System and applications up to date.
- Make sure you are aware and in control of any devices connected to your network, review Wi-Fi router settings.
- Understand your behavior patterns, every time your emotions are in play, your decisions may be not rational. Think about consequences before they materialize. When you are angry, sad, tired, depressed, too excited, under not managed stress, take a brake and relax.
- Be aware about your environment. People and objects in background, how you look when broadcasting, background noises, conversations. Not controlling your "message" is not only unprofessional, but may also put your family at risk.
- When your family requires attention - take your time and take care of it. To help yourself focus and reduce errors, use checklists for your tasks. Always go back two checks when disrupted.
IT/Admins tips:
- Be polite, patient and helpful.
- Install VPN on employee desktops and enable it on boot.
- Configure automated screen lock on employee desktops.
- Block websites like: free e-mail services, files transfers etc.
- Remember to use FDE (Full Disc Encryption).
- Set rules about using software, communication and files transfer.
- Enable 2FA for important roles and systems.
- Set firewall on desktops and on internal/external network.