As security professionals, we are currently being bombarded with warnings and alerts of a heightened threat level due to the possibility that Russia will start to more aggressively leverage cyberattacks as part of their offensive. If you are feeling the pressure of getting everything done, check out this post that identifies the 8 most important emergency conflict actions for your security program.
This post is meant as a companion piece that gives advice for non-security-pro digital citizens to protect themselves and, by extension, help protect their organizations.
As security pros, we do not live in a perfect technical vacuum where we make system-wide Decisions That Will Be Obeyed by Everyone in Our Domain. Rather, we must acknowledge that our users are part of the equation. They can be tricked and manipulated. They lose devices or leave them unlocked in public. They may not follow policy, connecting to unsecured networks, using personal devices for work, or buying unvetted apps.
In other words, they make your life more complicated. But they are likely also watching the same news reports you are and may be wondering what they can do to help protect against the prospect of Russian aggression. This is your opportunity to harness that desire to help, and educate your non-security friends, family, and end users on making it through a cyber conflict. This could be a step toward inspiring them to think more about security in the long term.
1. Control who can access your accounts, apps, or devices
Password hygiene and password managers
These days, most technical devices or apps will give you the option to set up a password, PIN, or pattern. It’s highly recommended that yo ..
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