10 Step Data Security Guide for American Families

  • Introduction
  • Steps
    • Step 1: Take control of your privacy
    • Step 2: Find out where your data lives
    • Step 3: Keep your devices up-to-date
      • Antispyware Software
      • Antivirus Software
      • Firewall
    • Step 4: Be Wi-Fi wise
    • Step 5: Create stronger passwords
    • Step 6: Take two steps
    • Step 7: Avoid sharing sensitive information
    • Step 8: Don’t be caught by phishing
    • Step 9: Get a free freeze
    • Step 10: Make sure your elected officials protect your data, too
  • Who We Are
  • Booklet
  • Interviews

Category Archives: Steps

Step 1

Take control of your privacy. You leave an information trail when you post on social media,…

Step 2

Find out where your data lives. Most companies have privacy or data policy webpages specifying the…

Step 3

Keep your devices up-to-date. If the software on your computer and mobile devices is out-of- date,…

Step 4

Be WiFi Wise. When you connect to the internet using a Wi-Fi network that is not…

Step 5

Create Stronger Passwords. Simply changing your passwords can reduce your chances of being the victim of…

Step 6

Take two steps. While using a strong password helps to protect your information, no password is…

Step 7

Avoid sharing sensitive information. Unless absolutely necessary, do not share sensitive information such as bank account…

Step 8

Don’t be caught by phishing. Bad actors sometimes use a technique known as phishing to trick…

Step 9

Get a free freeze. If bad actors are able to steal your information, they may be…

Step 10

Make sure your elected officials protect your data, too. Implementing the previous nine steps will help…

  • Antispyware Software
  • Antivirus Software
  • Booklet
  • Firewall
  • Interviews
  • Introduction
  • Steps
  • Who We Are

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