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Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls—it's about vigilance #cybersecuritytips
Watch for fake CAPTCHA pages that ask you to paste a command into Run or a terminal. A website asking you to execute code to prove you're human is a serious red flag.
Keep recovery codes private, including when asking for help. A screenshot sent to the wrong person can become a way into the account you're trying to protect.
I measure a useful security tip by whether someone can take the next step. Clear instructions make it easier to turn advice into a habit.
A policy is easier to follow when it names the approved option. Tell people where to store files and how to request access, not just what to avoid.
Incident notes should distinguish observations from assumptions. "The log shows this" and "this may mean that" are different statements.
A device still turning on doesn't tell you whether it still gets security updates. Check support status before keeping old phones or smart devices in service.
Separate work and personal browser profiles can reduce mix-ups, but they aren't a security boundary like separate managed devices. Follow your employer's device policy.
A phone number on your screen can be spoofed. If a caller wants sensitive information, hang up and contact the organization using a verified number.
Access reviews work better when someone can explain why each permission exists. "They've always had it" isn't enough information to make that decision.
Keep a copy of important documents in a protected backup, and verify that you know how to access it. A folder you can't unlock won't help during recovery.
If a tool is essential to operations, test who can administer it when the main owner is away. Recovery should survive a vacation.
Tuning an alert should preserve the behavior you need to detect. Test exclusions carefully so a quieter queue doesn't come from a new blind spot.
Don't publish a photo of your home Wi-Fi QR code. Anyone who can scan it may get the network name and password.
Changing a file's extension doesn't make its contents safe. Treat unexpected downloads according to where they came from and what they actually are.
A text claiming you owe a toll can be checked without touching its link. Visit the toll operator's official site yourself and look up the charge.
Your password manager can flag reused logins. Start with email, financial accounts, and anything that controls access to your other services.
Before disconnecting an old phone for good, confirm that authentication apps, recovery options, and important files are available on the replacement.
Frederick Boyd retweeted
Microsoft is so massive that it's easy to overlook how dominant it is in identity and access management (IAM).
Specialized vendors like Okta, CyberArk, and SailPoint get more attention. But Microsoft is everywhere in enterprise identity.
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