Cybersafetyconnections May 1, 2023, vol#115

  • It is happening – collaboration with AI for blog post. I do have a course on 10 Cybersafety Tips for our new normal remote and hybrid way of life. 
  • Looks like there is need to pivot in blogging if AI does it faster, although it may not be completely accurate. 
  • 5 Small–to-midsized cybersecurity Tips according to Grammarly AI GO. I did check for accuracy and added comments.

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Collaboration with Grammarly AI 

So I finally checked out the AI in Grammarly, GrammarlyGO and look at what I got – 5 cybersecurity tips for small-to-midsized businesses (SMBs). 

I have proofread and made additions to the almost accurate tips. I did release a course last month: Cybersafety Tips for our new normal remote and hybrid way of life http://kaokwu.mastermind.com/masterminds/43470.

Pivot from Blogging? 

Looks like there is need to pivot in blogging if Grammarly AI GrammarlyGo does it faster, although it may not be completely accurate. 

5 Cybersecurity Tips for Small-to-Midsized Businesses 

And here are the authoritative tips.

As a small business owner, safeguarding your company and customers’ sensitive information through cybersecurity is not just a priority, it’s a must. These tips are essential to improve your cybersecurity:  

  • Educate employees:  

Cybersecurity Checklist 

You must provide all employees with cybersecurity training to increase their awareness of the risks and best practices for safeguarding sensitive information. 

  • Use strong passwords:  

How to create strong password   

You must encourage employees to create strong passwords and change them regularly. You may consider password managers to streamline the process, but strong passwords are a must. 

  •   Maintain software updates:  

Software update 

You must regularly update all software and operating systems to ensure they are secure and free from vulnerabilities. There’s no excuse for neglecting software updates.  

I would add that update should be automated if possible. 

  •  Implement two-factor authentication:  

Ways to keep information secure 

Two-factor authentication provides an additional layer of security to login credentials and should be utilized wherever possible. Don’t take any chances when it comes to login credentials.  

  • Backup essential data:  

Remote internet backup 

Regularly backup all-important data and securely store it in the cloud or on an external hard drive. This is non-negotiable. By strictly adhering to these guidelines, you can protect your small business from cyber threats and keep your sensitive information safe.  

I would add to store data in the cloud and offline just in case the cloud gets hacked. And that back up can be automated to avoid forgetting to do it. 

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