Helpful Links and Resources
The line between our online and offline lives is indistinguishable. In these tech-fueled times, our homes, societal well-being, economic prosperity and nation’s security are impacted by the internet. The links below contain helpful materials and resources.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) The Cyber Shield: Sign up at this site to receive this email publication incorporating open source news articles to educate readers on cyber security matters.
- FBI Improve Cyber Resiliency: Operation Winter SHIELD distills the FBI’s 10 most impactful actions organizations can take to improve resilience against cyber intrusions.
- Avoiding Student Aid Scams: This government website offers support and resources to help students avoid student loan scams.
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cybersecurity Training and Exercises
- StopRansomware.gov is a US Government website launched to help organizations reduce their risk of ransomware. This site helps government agencies pool resources to better protect their networks against cyber threats like ransomware. The website will also highlight the latest ransomware related alerts.
- Center for Development and Security Excellence (CDSE): CyberSecurity Online Training Course
- CISA: CyberSecurity Alerts
- CISA: Free CyberSecurity Service and Tools
- CISA: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
- CISA: Stop Ransomware Resource Site
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Training Page
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): CyberSecurity Framework Home Page
5 Quick Win Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture
1. Update/change your passwords
Regularly change each account's unique password. Passwords should be complex, without easy to guess names or numbers such as birth dates, nicknames, pet names, etc.
2. Use multi-factor authentication
Wherever possible, turn on two-factor authentication. This is especially important for accounts containing sensitive information such as financial or personal records.
3. Password protect all devices
Ensure all devices - such as cell phones, tablets, printers, home routers, "smart" items, etc. have strong passwords in place for use. Do not internet-face any device.
4. Do not store passwords or sensitive data on mobile devices
It is important not to keep passwords on laptops, tablets, or cell phones - as these items are commonly victims of theft and can be hacked.
5. Clean up your devices
Periodically remove temporary internet files from laptops, tablets, and cell phones by deleting the temporary internet files, cookies, and downloads within internet browsers.