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MCC Daily Tribune

Cyber Security Best Practices at Home

The FBI is raising awareness for parents and caregivers of school-age children about potential compromises of private information, as cyber actors exploit remote learning vulnerabilities.

The FBI recommends the implementation of cyber security best practices to minimize the effect of cyber attacks. At minimum, confirm local/home computer networks are secure by implementing basic cyber security measures at home and monitor device use to minimize risks to online safety.

Cyber Security Best Practices at Home:

  • Ensure personally owned devices run the latest version of the operating system
    • Upgrade devices running Windows 7 to Windows 10
  • Ensure firewalls are properly configured and secure on routers and computers
  • Replace default router passwords with strong, unique administrative passwords or passphrases
  • Enable multi-factor authentication for all applications when this option is available
  • Install software and application updates as soon as they are released
  • Update and/or confirm wireless routers and other hardware are operating the most recent firmware
  • Ensure personally owned computers use up-to-date antivirus, antispyware, etc.
  • Teach children to recognize and report suspicious email messages and html links to an adult

Eileen Wirley
Technology Services - AVP Office
12/17/2020