Everyone can take straightforward steps to enhance their online security. Here are four essential practices recommended by CISA to keep you cyber safe:
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
A password alone isn’t sufficient to protect your online accounts. Adding a second layer of verification, such as a text message, email confirmation, authentication app code, fingerprint, Face ID, or a FIDO key, significantly enhances security. This extra step ensures that your bank, email provider, or any other service can verify your identity. Enable MFA on your email, social media, online shopping, financial services, and even gaming and streaming accounts to reduce the risk of hacking.