Top 10 Cybersecurity Basics Everyone Should Use

Security is mostly basics done consistently. These ten recommendations protect accounts without paranoia theater.

1. Password manager

Password manager earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

2. 2FA everywhere

2FA everywhere earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

3. Software updates on schedule

Software updates on schedule earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

4. Unique email aliases

Unique email aliases earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

5. Backup 3-2-1 rule

Backup 3-2-1 rule earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

6. Phishing skepticism

Phishing skepticism earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

7. VPN on public Wi‑Fi

VPN on public Wi‑Fi earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

8. Lock screen always

Lock screen always earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

9. App permission audits

App permission audits earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.

10. Credit / account alerts

Credit / account alerts earns its spot for craft, consistency, and lasting recommendation value.