Stay safe this holiday season by sharing this free 3-minute training video from KnowBe4 with your team:
Free Training Video “Stay Safe for the Holidays”
With this free training video we help you to understand current global cybersecurity threats and how to keep yourself and your organization safe.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
- The top 5 security tips to keep in mind this holiday season
- Specific examples of how the bad guys do it
- Actionable tips for how to protect yourself and your organization
Check out the free video here until the end of the year!
1. Keep all devices up to date with basic security measures to lessen your chance of falling victim. Learn more about patching: FAQ: Why Don't Some Companies Patch Their Systems Regularly?
2. Only connect to known Wi-Fi networks; beware of network names that have typos or extra characters. Learn more about WatchGuard's wireless security products and how we can help keep your company's guest access secure: Managed WatchGuard Firewall and Wireless Access Point Services
3. Use strong, unique passwords on all accounts. This is a good time to update passwords! A password manager, like LastPass, can help keep you organized. Learn more here: FAQ: How Can I Secure My Passwords?
4. Be safe on social media; don't overshare, and take the time to review your privacy settings on the platforms you use, including enabling MFA.
5. Keep an eye on your bank accounts and monitor your credit report regularly. We included this tip last month in our post: Safe Online Holiday Shopping Tips
6. Be careful with messages regarding shipping changes. Always use official channels to stay updated.
7. Watch out for holiday greetings that may not be from the sender you think! Don't open these unless you're certain you can trust who they came from.
8. Keep devices in view (or know where they are) throughout the course of all holiday travel, if you are venturing out this season. An important reason to have a technology asset list for your small business!
9. Pay close attention to the websites you visit and shop on for the rest of the year. It's safest to only use those you trust. Refresh and review our tips: Holiday Scam Alerts
10. Be wary of ads, giveaways, and contests that seem too good to be true. These run rampant during the holiday season! These tips from last month's holiday shopping are still relevant: FAQ: What Should I Know for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
KnowIT wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season and New Year!
