Category: Tech
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Why Am I Interested in Security Awareness?
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FYI: I wrote and posted this on my LinkedIn profile on Jan. 29, 2023. I’m HORRIBLE at remembering to share my posts across social media consistently. I see it posted time and time again across various social media sites… Gatekeeping. Ever see/hear things like this before? “If you want to…
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It’s All About Consent …
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I’ve been seeing this become more and more frequent lately, and needs addressing… It’s no surprise that we are living in an age where people want to post any- and everything on social media. There’s nothing wrong with that at all. HOWEVER, make sure you obtain permission of people you…
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Some Food for Thought…
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I keep forgetting that it’s totally okay for me to share content that I wrote across my various social media. That way, it’s seen by more eyes. That said, I originally wrote and shared this on my LinkedIn profile… Perry Carpenter‘s “8th Layer Insights” podcast never ceases to challenge me…
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Redact, Redact, Redact!
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I’m back… Well, kind of. I’m still not entirely sure if I’m “back” or not. I’m still not in the best place, but I need to try and do something that maybe helps keep my mind off of just stewing over things constantly. While listening to the newest episode of…
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Lock Your Screen!
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I’m sure a lot of you out there at work sometimes walk away from your computer, and either forget (or don’t care) to lock your computer when stepping away. Don’t lie, I know you do. Yes, you. Over there. No, not you. YOU. ☺️ I’ll admit that even I’m guilty…
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Forwarding Emails? Be Sure to Not Include Sensitive Info!
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I had been meaning to write about this for a few days now. I’ve been trying to become someone who is more security-conscious, and to see everyday life with a different set of eyes. One day last week, this fell right into my lap, and before, I never would have…
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Be Wary of the QR Code!
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Have you seen these before? You’ve probably seen them on social media, or in restaurants, markets, taped to the walls or on telephone poles, pretty much everywhere you go. Likely by now, you know the drill: whip out your smartphone, open up the camera app, and scan the code to…
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Be EXTREMELY Careful About What You Share On Social Media
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I just came across this TikTok video in my LinkedIn feed, and it’s quite scary how simple this is. The person in the video used a PICTURE of a key to have a replica made. Most people tend to not be aware of just HOW MUCH information a smartphone can…
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Ask Me: Having Trouble Remembering Passwords?
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Hey, everyone! Yes, it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted something on my blog that wasn’t related to what I was wearing. I bet you all forgot that I did other things on here, huh? LOL Anyway… For those that know me, I have been VERY interested at getting…
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Be Aware of Your Surroundings!
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Today is Data Protection Day! In that spirit, here is a great tip from Sophos Naked Security. Check out the video below. ALWAYS be mindful of your surroundings when disclosing potentially sensitive information, especially when talking on the phone in a public place. You never know who might be listening!