Online Security Best Practices for Students, Engineers & Project Managers

🔐 Password Security

• Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
• Consider using a password manager to generate and store passwords (e.g., **1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass**).
• Test your password strength: How Secure Is My Password?
  • This page also includes tips on creating secure passwords!
• Check if your credentials have been leaked: Have I Been Pwned?
  • Change all accounts that have used breached passwords

📶 Safe Browsing Habits

• Avoid clicking on suspicious links or email attachments.
• Look for "https://" and a padlock icon in the address bar before entering sensitive data.
• Use a privacy-focused browser like Brave or Firefox.

🛑 Phishing & Scams

• Never share personal information over email, especially passwords or banking details.
• Be cautious of urgent-sounding emails asking you to take immediate action.
• Verify sender details before clicking links.

📲 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Enable MFA wherever possible (email, social media, banking).

• Use an authentication app like Okta or Authy instead of SMS-based verification.

  SMS is no longer secure!

💾 Device & Software Security

• Keep your operating system and software updated.
• Install and maintain antivirus software (e.g., **Bitdefender, Malwarebytes**).