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In our professional sphere, most of us are at least somewhat aware of cybersecurity and the role it plays. Commonly, there’s a complete absence of real cybersecurity on the home front—your home network, your passwords, your kids’ devices?
Cybercriminals are no longer just targeting corporations. They’re targeting people, and the more wealth you have, the more likely you are to show up on their radar.
Fortunately, you don’t need a tech degree to build strong digital defenses. In a recent podcast episode with Mark Hurley (cybersecurity specialist), he identified these three areas as a good start.
- Password Manager: Stop reusing passwords. A manager like Keeper creates long, random passwords and stores them securely so you only have to remember a personal password.
- VPN: Anytime you use public Wi-Fi—at an airport, hotel, or café—your internet traffic can be seen by others on that network. A VPN like Surfshark encrypts your connection, making it nearly impossible for anyone to snoop on your activity or steal your data.
- Recovery Email: Set up a separate, anonymous email for account recovery only. If your main email is hacked, this step prevents someone from taking over your financial accounts.
Getting Help With Cybersecurity
I get the feeling that many of our clients are like me–they know cybersecurity matters, but putting meaningful protection in place is way above our technical pay grade. I would encourage you that while personal education does matter, getting professional help here matters more.
If you’d like to go deeper on this topic, we recently sat down with cybersecurity expert Mark Hurley on the *Making Cents* podcast. He shares real-world stories, step-by-step solutions, and a few shocking insights about how vulnerable most people actually are.
