2021 "Virtual School" Cybersecurity Campaign – About Cyber Hygiene Are you practicing good cyber hygiene? Creating strong passwords, recognizing phishing attempts, and implementing other helpful 'cyber hygiene' measures are the first lines of defense in protecting schools and students online. As part of the 2021 "Virtual School" Cybersecurity Campaign, the School Safety program has outlined key behaviors below that will help you and your students practice good cyber hygiene. Create Strong Passwords: Creating a secure password is key to protecting private and sensitive information. To create a strong password: - Avoid using common numeric patterns or any form of the word password.
- Avoid using plain dictionary words.
- Use a combination of varying character types.
Recognize Phishing Attempts: Phishing is the process of scammers tricking you into giving them your personal information. It is typically done through electronic messages such as emails or text messages. The scammers send you messages while posing as an official institution to get you to respond. To identify and avoid phishing attempts: - Don't log in on a site that was linked in an email.
- Check the URLs of links to make sure they bring you where they say they will.
- Avoid clicking untrustworthy links as they may cause files to download.
- Use different passwords for different accounts.
- Use multifactor authentication.
Learn more about how to practice good cyber hygiene for online learning by visiting the COVID-19 Resources page on SchoolSafety.gov. You can also follow @SchoolSafetyGov on Twitter for resources on additional cybersecurity information and other school safety topics. The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse is a federal government interagency collaboration comprised of the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice to provide a comprehensive and centralized location for federal school safety resources. The Clearinghouse reviews, collects, and distributes guidance, tools, best practices, and actionable recommendations to improve safety and security within school communities. Learn more at SchoolSafety.gov. |
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