Brush up on your security knowledge with these back to school security tips
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With summer sadly coming to an end, it’s a good time to think about what’s important and what to focus on for the rest of the year.
Security awareness should always come first, but there’s always time for a refresher on what to watch out for, especially since cybercriminals are always looking for new angles.
So now let’s re-educate you with some of the most important security tips.
keep your guard up
The holidays may be over, but many of us will struggle to refocus and get back into a work mode at first. If this sounds familiar to you, have all your devices patched and provide them with the latest software updates before heading back to the office.
Bitdefender Total Security (opens in new tab) is able to meet all your security needs packed in real-time data protection, malware blockers and antivirus to keep your device and your data safe from the latest threats.
So even if your brain shuts down, don’t worry about keeping your files and devices safe.
Keep the whole family safe online
Making sure your entire family is safe online has never been more important as criminals are now often witness to abusing a lack of proper security knowledge or social engineering tactics to trick victims such as children and elderly relatives into entering login credentials or password information. give away on services such as social media or gaming sites.
Bitdefender Total Security (opens in new tab) can protect your family from a wide variety of online threats, and also comes with extensive advanced parental controls that allow you to filter out inappropriate content and limit screen time, as well as remote access to Bitdefender Central to monitor your kids’ online activities.
Start a VPN
Most of us will be familiar with using Virtual Private Network (VPN) software by now, and no doubt we’ve had to use one to connect to a work network from the safety of your home.
But a VPN is also an essential security tool, helping you stay safe online by masking your internet connection, meaning the websites you visit can’t track your internet activity or snoop around your location, giving you the freedom to browse without fear. to browse.
Bitdefender Total Security (opens in new tab) comes with a comprehensive and recently improved VPN service that’s perfect for the whole family, delivering 200MB of data traffic per day for Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS devices at no extra cost.
Secure all your devices
Finally – and while it may sound obvious, make sure all your devices, work and personal, are secured.
Smartphones, tablets and other pocket-sized devices need security just as much as traditional laptops and PCs because they often store and protect our most valuable photos, videos and apps, along with personal data and payment information.
Bitdefender Total Security (opens in new tab) includes Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices, and protection can be extended to up to 15 devices per household, so your family is safe online, whatever device is used.