Cyber Security Tips Round Up – VPNs and Password Protecting Files

Every month, Bryce Austin of TCE Strategy (Technology and Cybersecurity Education) shares an e-newsletter filled with cyber security updates and helpful tips.

This month he shared information about password protecting files:

Do you want to keep a file safe from your IT team? Co-workers? Hackers? Here is a terrific article on how to password protect files. CAREFUL — If you forget the password, no one can help you get your data back.

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-password-protect-any-file/

This article covers several popular Microsoft, Google, and Apple office applications, as well as guidance for encrypting hard drives. Even if a program or app is not covered in this article, it is possible that they offer password protection. Any time you are sharing sensitive information, do a quick Google search to see if your program offers this feature. It is another great step to take in your line of cybersecurity defenses.”

 

He also shared two helpful articles:

VPNs – “Interesting research here, but to be honest I haven’t found public VPN offerings to be overly useful. Mobile hotspots solve most (but not all) of the problems that public VPNs solve with a lot less hassle.

Scams – “new cybersecurity scams targeting teenagers

 

The more awareness you have and preventive tactics you implement, the more time and headaches you’ll save in the long run.

 

 

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