Resources
Practical guides on staying secure online. No jargon, no fearmongering. Built for small business owners, creators, and anyone who wants their tech to just work.
Passwords & MFA
Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication shut down most account takeovers, even when a password gets leaked.
Use strong passphrases
Long, memorable phrases beat short complex passwords. Aim for 16+ characters built from words you can actually remember.
Use a password manager
Bitwarden (free), 1Password, or Apple/Google Passwords. Generates unique passwords for every account and remembers them so you don't have to.
Turn on MFA everywhere
Multi-factor authentication blocks 99%+ of automated account takeover attempts. Start with email, banking, and social accounts.
Never reuse passwords
One breach becomes many when passwords are shared across sites. A manager makes uniqueness effortless.
Safe Browsing
Good browsing habits cut your exposure to phishing, malware, and the everyday scams that target small business owners.
Verify before you click
Hover to preview links before clicking. If a message creates urgency or asks for credentials, go to the site directly instead of using the link.
Be careful on public Wi-Fi
Avoid logging into banking or email on networks you don't trust. Use your phone's hotspot or a reputable VPN instead.
Check for HTTPS
Look for the padlock icon and 'https://' before entering sensitive info. Not foolproof, but its absence is a hard no.
Keep everything updated
Operating systems, browsers, and apps. Updates patch the exact vulnerabilities attackers are scanning for right now.
Common Attacks to Know
Understanding how attacks work helps you spot them earlier, and respond faster when something feels off.
Phishing
Fake emails, texts, or calls designed to steal credentials or trick you into action. The #1 way small businesses get compromised.
Ransomware
Malware that encrypts your files and demands payment. Backups + MFA + careful browsing = the strongest defense.
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
Attackers intercept your traffic on unsafe networks. HTTPS and trusted Wi-Fi protect against most attempts.
Credential Stuffing
Attackers try leaked passwords across many sites. Unique passwords + MFA make this attack worthless.
Tools I Recommend
Free and affordable tools I use and recommend for everyday security, productivity, and small-business IT.
Bitwarden
Free, open-source password manager. Works on every device. The easiest upgrade you can make to your security posture today.
Authenticator apps
Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, or Google Authenticator. Use any of these for MFA instead of SMS. They're harder to bypass.
Have I Been Pwned
haveibeenpwned.com. Check if your email or passwords have appeared in known breaches. Free, run by a respected researcher.
TryHackMe
Hands-on cybersecurity training platform. Great for anyone wanting to learn the field beyond the basics. Walkthroughs on my YouTube channel.