Got Security?

Do you know how to avoid security issues when you use online technology? Well, in this post, I am going to show you a few tips from E-Learning Companion by Ryan Watkins and Michael Corry. Personally, I did not have any trouble avoid security problems when using technology. Perhaps, some of you might experience problems on the internet such as stollen password and lost of identity.

According to Ryan and Watkins there are three simple tips to avoid security problems when using online technology. First, it is always a good idea to change our password every 6-9 month (2014, p.77). When we change our password, there is lower chance for criminals to steal your identity, credit card information, and all other personal information. Second, it is a smart idea if we can use multiple password for different website (2014, p77). In another word, if we have a Gmail account and online banking, then our Gmail account password should be different than our online banking password.  Lastly, if you are afraid of losing your password when you have too many passwords at the same time, then you should use a secure password keeper such as Pocket, Keepass, and Vault to help you remember your passwords (2014, p.77). Bottom line is that we should have multiple passwords to avoid problems on online accounts.

By using these three simple security tips, you should be able to avoid and enjoy online technology. There is last bit of information that I discovered on my own, which is about the third tip from E-Learning Companion. Even though there are apps for smart-phone and tablet to help you remember and manage your password, but is it safe and secure? Thus, I think the best to help  myself to remember and manage online password is to write all of  our password down in a notebook or a piece of paper, then store it in a secure place in your apartment or house.

Good Luck,

Go Bucks,

 

Colin Zeng

One thought on “Got Security?

  1. I agree! Security is very important! I often have trouble memorizing ALL of my passwords becaus I have so Many! But in the end I know its for the best. I would hate for my information to be compromised!

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