Cybersecurity Resources and Information

Since the start of widespread remote learning in 2019, cyber attacks on school systems have been on the rise. 2021 and 2022 saw some of the highest rates of cybercrime on school ever recorded, and many of those were social engineering attacks on staff. Below is a link to a short guide that can help YOU avoid falling victim to social engineering and phishing scams. Remember, cybersecurity is a team effort!

The holiday season is upon us and that means one thing…shopping.  The article below from the Center for Internet Security has some great suggestions for how to keep yourself and your bank account safe whether you are shopping online or doing it the good old fashioned way.

“Use a strong password.” 

You’ve probably heard someone use that phrase by now and you may be wondering what it means.  Well, it doesn’t mean that your password needs to be able to lift heavy weights or perform other feats of strength.  What we really mean by “strong” is a password that meets certain characteristics.

Cyber hygiene is a reference to the practices and steps that users of computers and other devices take to maintain system health and improve online security.  Below are some of the top best practices you can employ to improve your cyber hygiene at work, school, and home.