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Talk:Consumer Best Practices
Consider where the following fits:
- Don't run unecessary services (Jim: how can we make this consumer-accessable? Dont use unnecessary software or services?)
Configuration
- Password protect all devices (Jim: I like, suggested stronger beyond default - like iOS defaults are weak)
- Don't remember wifi networks (Jim: Might not be top ten worthy, but I agree. For myself I say "use whatever, but with a VPN")
- Use an inactivity timeout to lock devices (Jim: I like, we might want a generic device top ten item that covers this and others)
- Do not leave mobile devices unattended in public places (Jim: Yes!)
- Encrypt mobile devices (Jim: Yes! But they are doing that by default these days)
- Learn to recognize threats (Jim: Filed under dont click on stuff?)
- Do not mindlessly reply to popup windows (Jim: Agreed, see threat recognition?)
- Review credit reports and online accounts (Jim: Credit monitoring?)
- Use personal firewall (Jim: OS level enough?)