Individual Digital Security Survey

Examples of Password Managers include LastPass, KeePass, 1Password & Dashlane. 

Multi-factor authentication is a method of computer access control where a user enters several separate pieces of evidence confirming their identity during an authentication process. The term "two-factor authentication" or "2FA" is widely used. Two-factor authentication uses a combination of two different components. Example: Username/password in addition to entering a numerical pin sent via a text message to a mobile phone.

Having your ATM card breached can lead to other compromises in personal security such as identity theft or even being wrongly associated with criminal activity.  

Covering your PIN with your free hand as you enter it into an A.T.M. can prevent the number from being recorded over your shoulder or being recorded by an illegal video camera.

For example, javascript and flash plugins on web browsers, Antivirus programs, and/or operating systems for PCs or Macs etc. are kept up-to-date with the latest versions installed.

If you use a Mac or Chromebook as your personal computer and choose NOT to run antivirus, you can choose N/A for your response to this question. 

For example, I use Crashplan Pro or another service to backup my important files and I test periodically to ensure I can restore important files. 

Example: Phishing attacks are commonly sent through email using attachments or links. Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. 

For example, a photo from your smartphone, by default, includes geotagging indicating where and when the photo was taken, as well as from what type of smartphone. 

People with malicious intent will often seek to infiltrate a target's social network to gain access to information about the individual, their friends, colleagues, etc. Accepting networking requests from unknown or little known people can increase your risk of being compromised. 

Communication devices used for work that contain sensitive information are not used by other family members or guests.

Examples: Reviewing confirmation emails from merchants, and reviewing credit card statements for charges.

Examples: Mobile phones should be protected using the device features.

Since mobile apps can collect personal data, it is recommended to eliminate non-essential and infrequently used apps from your device.

Example: Devices are never left unattended while logged in.

Using public Wi-Fi when working on sensitive files can expose your data to unwanted eyes who crawl public Wi-Fi connections for information to steal. Emails, passwords, credit cards, and more may all be accessed without your authorization. Protect yourself by turning off sharing and using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). VPNs extend a private network over a public one. 

It is important to consider threats to confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and compare those threats against the in-place safeguards to determine which risks might warrant effort to mitigate. Applying this kind of thinking to one's personal information helps one consider threats and identify actions and behaviors that can minimize risk.

Webcams (whether separate devices or built-in to notebook computers) can often be compromised and used to capture private or otherwise sensitive video and audio information. 

For example, do you take time once a year to review your online accounts, passwords, and security practices to determine whether or not you need to make changes?

Putting a credit freeze in place is recommended as an effective means of preventing identity theft. If you are not planning to apply for credit in the foreseeable future (e.g. credit cards, auto loan, mortgage, etc.) then you may wish to put in place a credit freeze with the four bureaus (Experian, Equifax, Transunion and Innovis)

Other considerations may be how you manage your personal security if traveling to locations where hacking, theft, kidnapping or other safety risks are increased. 

There are different types of cybersecurity threats that can be present at protests in public places and it is important to understand these threats and take appropriate actions to protect your information, privacy and security.

For example, I have installed Signal on my smartphone and use Signal for chat or voice communications that are sensitive and require privacy.