🔒 What is Cyber Safety?

Cyber Safety is the everyday practice of protecting yourself, your data, and your devices. Think of it as the digital seatbelt or the habit of looking both ways before crossing the street. It’s not about becoming a cybersecurity expert — it’s about taking simple, smart actions that dramatically reduce your risks online.

🧩 The Problem

Most people aren’t told what those “basic precautions” actually are. Unless you dive deep into the cybersecurity rabbit hole, you’ll end up crossing the digital road blindfolded — sometimes lucky, sometimes not.

For example:
Connect to hotel Wi-Fi ➡️ stream a movie ➡️ wake up with your bank account drained.

Does it happen to everyone? No. But it happens often enough that skipping precautions is like playing Russian roulette with your digital life.

🏠 Think of Cyber Safety Like Home Security

The basics are simple:

• 🔑 Lock the front door → Strong passwords

• 🪟 Latch the windows → Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)

• 🚪 Close the garage → Keep software updated

Then there are add-ons:

• 📹 Security cameras → Use a password manager

• 🚨 Alarm system → Set up account alerts

• 👮 Security guards → Advanced monitoring tools (for high-risk individuals)

Most of us don’t need electrified fences around our homes — but we do need the locks and latches. Cybersecurity pros often geek out on complex setups, when all many people need are the simple steps done consistently.

🎯 The Goal of This Newsletter

That’s where we come in. We’ll break down:
✅ How to “lock your digital doors”
✅ How to “latch your windows”
✅ Which precautions are must-do vs. optional

In other words, Cyber Safety = Simple Habits → Big Protection.

👉 Bottom line: Cyber Safety isn’t about paranoia. It’s about being smart, consistent, and safe in a connected world.

Until next time — stay private, stay safe.

— Peter Oram
Chief Cyber Safety Officer

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