Why Important ยท Technology
Cybersecurity Hygiene
Basics that prevent breaches
Cybersecurity hygiene lowers breach risk through strong authentication, patching, and least-privilege practices.
- passwords
- patching
- least privilege
- backups
- monitoring
Risks
Weak passwords, unpatched systems, and reused credentials enable attacks.
Benefits
Reduces likelihood and impact of ransomware, theft, and downtime.
Practices
Use MFA, apply updates, limit access, back up data, and monitor logs.
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