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You can't do everything at once. This prioritized list shows you what to secure first for maximum protection with the effort you have available.
Enable MFA on email
Install password manager
Change router admin password
Enable auto-updates
Back up important files
Enable disk encryption
Weak passwords are the #1 way attackers get in
Impact: Blocks 99.9% of automated attacks
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Backups are your last line of defense against ransomware
Impact: Complete recovery from ransomware possible
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Unpatched systems are easy targets
Impact: Closes known vulnerabilities attackers exploit
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Your router is the front door to your network
Impact: Prevents network-level attacks
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90% of attacks start with a phishing email
Impact: Human firewall against social engineering
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If your device is stolen, encryption protects your data
Impact: Stolen devices don't mean stolen data
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Contains breaches so one device can't compromise all
Impact: Limits blast radius of compromised devices
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Knowing what to do before a crisis saves time and money
Impact: 58% lower breach costs with IR plan
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Don't try to do everything at once. Start with Priority 1 (passwords) and Priority 2 (backups). These two alone will protect you from most common attacks.
Add one priority per week or per month. Consistent progress beats attempted perfection.
Priority #1 is passwords because weak or reused passwords are involved in 80%+ of breaches. Start there.