Links to Resources

General Resources

CISA: Secure Our World, the US government's 4 basic steps to stay safe online
Consumer Reports Security Planner, a free security plan made for you after answering a few questions
EFF Surveillance Self-Defense, guides to protecting your phone, your messages, and your privacy
Privacy Guides, recommended privacy tools and settings
2FA Directory, check which sites and apps support two-factor authentication
Have I Been Pwned, check whether your email address has been in a data breach
FTC Consumer Advice: Online Security, plain language articles on scams, phones, Wi-Fi, and malware
FTC: Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts, how to freeze your credit for free

IdentityTheft.gov, the FTC's site to report identity theft and get a step-by-step recovery plan
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), where to report scams and cybercrime

FTC: Cybersecurity for Small Business, the basics, plus phishing, ransomware, fake emails from the boss, remote access, and vendors
NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Corner, free guides and quick start material
CISA Cybersecurity Best Practices, guidance for organizations
National Cybersecurity Alliance (Stay Safe Online), a non-profit with resources for college students and small businesses

SANS OUCH! newsletter, a free monthly security awareness newsletter written for everyone
Krebs on Security, news on scams and breaches, written for a general audience