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Avoid using public Wi-Fi hotspots, if you can, or at least use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and refrain from typing in passwords.
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Working for NASA is a big job and a true honor. Every day, the talented men and women of NASA must think on a cosmic level because it’s not just about space exploration and research. Sometimes it’s about planetary safety, such as their plan to destroy Earth-ending asteroids. Tap or click here to read about NASA's innovative plan.
Other work involves preventing cyberattacks on Earth or the International Space Station. Like corporations or government agencies, NASA has to protect itself from the most sophisticated hackers.
But it begs the question: Do tens of thousands of NASA employees and contractors know how to protect their personal devices at home?
One vulnerable moment on a private server could lead to astronomical problems. So how do NASA employees defend their personal computers and myriad of devices? It starts by practicing good habits online.
I recently had the distinct pleasure of giving a keynote speech at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. I discussed essential safety procedures everyone needs to know these days.
I covered three major topics during the event and, while each is important, luckily it’s not rocket science. You need to adhere to all three in 2020.
1. Your first line of defense
I get it. No one spends much time thinking about their router. You just want it to work. But for meanin ..
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