{"id":11548,"date":"2014-09-17T05:00:21","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=11548"},"modified":"2020-12-24T02:47:06","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T10:47:06","slug":"7-must-know-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/7-must-know-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Security Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

September is REALTOR Safety Month<\/strong>, an excellent opportunity to spread a\"shutterstock_197359256\"wareness about security and safety issues facing our industry.\u00a0 The list below highlights seven safety tips that can keep you safe while working and networking online.<\/p>\n

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  1. Review your company\u2019s internet policy and stick with it. <\/b>We understand that policies are absolutely positively boring<\/i> but they are in place for very good reasons. Rules for downloading apps and software can be particularly important as they prevent viruses and hackers from gaining easy access to your machine\u2014and all of the sensitive data that can be accessed from it.<\/li>\n
  2. Not even your mother deserves your passwords<\/b>. It\u2019s easy to let a co-worker or family member \u201cborrow\u201d your password for a quick login but resist the urge. You\u2019re accountable for anything that happens when you\u2019re signed in. Also, avoid using the same credentials for your personal and professional accounts.<\/li>\n
  3. Your password should be as complicated as tax law<\/b>. Each account should have a unique password with a mixture of characters (capitals, symbols, numbers). While they may be easier to remember, avoid using names and dates, which many people could figure out just by browsing your Facebook profile.<\/li>\n
  4. Make security software updates automatic<\/b>. You\u2019ve got enough to remember as it is. Keep your machine, client data and personal data safe by maintaining updated security software at all times.<\/li>\n
  5. Think twice about clicking links, even from coworkers.<\/b> If you receive an email or chat from a coworker that seems suspicious\u2014words and punctuation that they don\u2019t use, topics they\u2019d never broach\u2014it\u2019s probably a scam. Delete or quarantine the message immediately. If you\u2019re uncertain, check with your peer through an alternate method to confirm that he or she is the sender.<\/li>\n
  6. Invest in identity protection<\/b>. \u00a0In our increasingly digital age, so much of our personal data is stored online, potentially making it available to identity thieves. \u00a0Lifelock and other programs can help you protect your identity and alert you of any suspicious activity.<\/li>\n
  7. Share safety tips with your children<\/b>. Kids growing up with the internet can be complacent about its dangers. Take the time to talk to your kids about internet and social media safety, as well as how to take advantage of privacy settings. Remember, tagging your kids in photos is an easy way to connect them with other adults from your contact list that you may not know too well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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