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5 CYBERSECURITY TIPS FOR STUDENTS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

Posted: August 10, 2022 by Jovi Umawing

The new school season is just around the corner. And while you are getting ready
to go back to school, now is a good opportunity to check you are doing all you
can to stay as safe as possible online.

The new school season is just around the corner. And while you are getting ready
to go back to school, now is a good opportunity to check you are doing all you
can to stay as safe as possible online.



Make sure you are doing these five things:




1. USE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)



MFA has become a necessary security measure in a world where passwords still
rule. It's added security for your school-related accounts—and actually any
online accounts you have, including social media.



MFA is an additional layer of security, after you enter your username and
password. This could be a code generated by an app, a push notification you need
to accept, a physical key you plug into your computer, or similar.



Use it wherever it is offered to you. Yes, it makes logging in take slightly
longer, but it really does make your accounts safer.




2. USE STRONG PASSWORDS



By "strong", we mean the best possible password string you can come up. If, for
example, your school IT administrator sets a maximum password length of 10 and
allows a mix of alphabets and numbers, then make your password 10 characters
long with the maximum complexity you can.



And while we're on the subject of passwords, remember to use a unique password
for each of your online accounts. If you use the same email and password
combination for every account, then if one gets breached you have to assume they
have all been breached.



Of course, it's impossible to remember a strong password for every account you
have. This is where password managers come in. They can generate passwords for
you, and will remember them all too. Just make sure you use a super strong
password for your password manager itself, and protect it with MFA.



Lastly, never share passwords with anyone.




3. BE WARY OF LINKS AND ATTACHMENTS



When it comes to phishing and malware campaigns, danger doesn't just lurk in
emails. It's on social media, SMS, chat platforms, gaming platforms, and other
online watering holes, too.



Remember: if someone sends you an unsolicited link or attachment, you're right
to be suspicious. Treat it as suspect, and always verify with the sender if
they're someone you know, preferably via other means than the medium with which
you received the link or attachment.




4. SHARE WITH CAUTION



Students can do this in (at least) three ways:



 1. Limit what you share. Don't give away personal details on social media,
    including those which tie you to your school.
 2. Be smart about what information you allow apps to access. Does that calendar
    app really need access to your location?
 3. For high school and college students, think twice before sharing private
    photos with someone. Consider that they may be shared with others, and how
    you might feel if that happened.




5. LOCK DOWN YOUR FILES



The school does its part to secure your most important data, but you have a part
to play, too.



You can start by locking down the devices you bring to school, such as your
smartphone and laptop. Make sure there's at least a password or code that stops
anyone from casually picking up your device, and then opening it.



If you use the cloud to store files, learn how to secure that properly—the
cloud-of-your-choice will have a guide on that. Remember, the cloud can only be
as secure as you, the user, makes it.




IT'S EASY WHEN YOU KNOW HOW



Thankfully, securing data doesn't get any more complicated for regular users
than the five tips we have listed above. Remain vigilant and remind yourself
that cybersecurity and privacy are shared goals and responsibilities. Students
should do their part in the same way that your school's IT team is doing theirs.



Stay safe, and have a pleasant, risk-free school year ahead!



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