Writing
Posts on leadership, cybersecurity, and AI governance from the CISO seat at the National Football League.
Public wifi:
Public wifi: Avoid using public wifi to conduct sensitive business or transactions (i.e. purchases, banking, reading email, etc). Use a vpn.
device security
Turn off Bluetooth and wifi capabilities on your digital devices when not in use to avoid receiving unwanted content.
Shoulder surfing risk:
Shoulder surfing risk: Be aware of your surroundings when entering your pin/password into systems and my favorite when viewing confidential data while you’re on an airplane or…
phone scams
Beware of phone scams that attempt to steal your personal information or trick you into installing malicious apps.
banking
Minimize using your debit card for purchases or cash withdrawals from non bank owned machines or ATMs
password security
Sticky notes weren’t intended to write your password down and put under your keyboard. Consider creating 15 character passphrases to aid your memory.
Mobile/Data Security
Avoid using phone charging cables in Taxis, those found in airports, or other general open settings where you can’t see that it’s directly connected to a power outlet.
Crypto traders
Don’t buy pre-owned hardware wallets from online merchants or market places to store your crypto currency. Buy direct from a retailer to ensure the wallet is secure and not used.
Smishing
You didn’t win a prize, miss your package delivery, you’re not getting fired for not responding to a random text from your CEO asking to wire money for an urgent deal, or receive…
Home wifi security
Change default router password and create a guest wifi SSID for visitors and private wifi SSID for daily use.