Our Director of Technology, Dustin Briles has created several different resources on different areas of cyber security. With the increased use of technology in all areas of our lives, these resources are useful in educating yourself on potential dangers of technology.
Phishing
At SEM we heavily use DocuSign for electronically signing documents, and chances are, you've used it at some point in the last few years. Since the increased popularity of DocuSign, we've been receiving more and more fake DocuSign emails. It's important to understand what to look for, and Dustin shares some of the common things to look for to help determine if the DocuSign email is legit.
Why is it important to educate yourself on security things like password managers, two-factor authentication, etc.? Dustin shares a personal experience with his social media. Chances are, you've had something similar happen.
If you prefer videos instead of reading the information, check out this webinar from Dustin on phishing.
Two-factor authentication is an important part of security and preventing phishing attacks; however, it isn't always enough. Here's an example of why you still need to be cautious even if you're using 2FA.
Password Management
Do you use a password manager? If you don't already, we highly recommend using one. To be more secure, you need to create unique passwords for all the different logins you have; however, it's difficult to remember unique passwords for every single account you have requiring a password. Dustin shares how to better manage your passwords and a recommendation for a password manager.
Did you know there's a difference between good two-factor and two-step authentication? While using any type of 2FA is better than nothing, Dustin wants to educate you on what the best options are in terms of security.
Green Lock Symbol / Padlock
You've probably noticed the padlock symbol next to the URL in your address bar, but do you know what it actually means? Here's what it means and why it's important.
Telephone Scams
While we tend to focus on phishing emails, we can't forget about telephone scams. Here are some things to look out for.