Is technology included in your spring-cleaning routine?

Spring: A Season for Digital Renewal

Spring marks a time of regrowth and change, and many people seize this season as an opportunity to tidy up their house or apartment. However, it is also the perfect time to clean up your technology and cyber footprint. Over the year, activities like paying bills, shopping, and using social media can expand your cyber footprint. Taking steps to declutter and protect yourself and your loved ones from potential cyber threats is essential. Here’s how you can refresh your digital life this Spring.

Strengthen Your Passwords

Start by reviewing your passwords. Update them with stronger, more unique combinations when necessary. Additionally, enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on accounts containing sensitive information, such as bank or retirement accounts. These actions enhance your security and make unauthorized access much more difficult.

Organize Your Email Accounts

Email accounts often accumulate a lot of clutter. Organize your emails by creating folders for items you want to keep and deleting those you no longer need. Unsubscribe from spam senders to reduce future clutter. Take this opportunity to review and update your email filters, ensuring that unwanted marketing or spam messages go directly to the trash.

Tidy Up Your Social Media Profiles

Social media platforms can reveal more about you than you realize. Search your name online to understand what others might find. Review your privacy settings, photos, and videos to decide if any adjustments or deletions are necessary. If you want to close a social media account, ensure you deactivate or delete the account rather than just removing the app from your device.

Update and Test Your Backup and Recovery Plans

Keeping your devices and operating systems updated is critical. This step ensures you’re protected against the latest vulnerabilities. Additionally, review and test your backup and data recovery plan. Confirm that you can restore files from your backup and evaluate what you’re backing up, where it’s stored, and the media used for storage.

Need Help? Let’s Talk

If you’re interested in discussing network best practices and ensuring the smooth operation of your organization’s IT systems, reach out to us at info@OptfinITy.com or call us at (703) 790-0400. We offer free, no-obligation consultations to help you navigate your IT concerns.