What is Digital Hygiene?

Just like personal hygiene prevents illness, digital hygiene prevents security incidents. It's not about buying expensive software; it's about daily habits.

The Checklist

1. Use a Password Manager

We've said it before: humans cannot remember strong passwords. Use a manager. Enforce 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) on it.

2. Keep Software Updated

Those "Update Available" notifications are annoying, but they often contain critical security patches. Don't snooze them for weeks.

3. Separate Work and Personal Devices

Don't let your kid play Minecraft on your work laptop. Malware from a sketchy mod site can jump to your company network.

4. Use Ephemeral Sharing (CipherSend)

Stop leaving secrets in chat logs and emails. Make it a team rule: "If it's a credential, it goes in a link."

5. Review Access Regularly

Once a quarter, audit who has access to what. Did that intern leave 3 months ago? Why is their Slack account still active?

Creating a Culture

Digital hygiene is a team sport. If one person has bad habits, they put everyone else at risk.

• Lead by example: If you are a manager, use the tools correctly.
• No shame: If someone makes a mistake, treat it as a learning opportunity, not a crime.

Conclusion

Good security is boring. It's the result of doing the small, boring things correctly every single day. Start with this checklist and build from there.