Resources

Software

Bitwarden: A fantastic password management tool, that offers convenience and security.
Recuva: A fantastic tool for recovering data.
VeraCrypt: Encryption software for encrypting files and folders.
BackBlaze: Backup software that provides a wide variety of backup options.

Best Practices

  • Limit Administrative access. Best practice is to have two accounts for each user: a standard account for day-to-day activities and an Administrative account for installations and changes. For businesses, LAPS is a great feature to have implemented.

  • Keep your software up-to-date; updates are primarily released to remediate security holes in software.

  • Encrypt your system or files for an added layer of security.

Useful Links and Tools:

To learn about security standards:

  • CIS Standards (Center for Internet Security)

  • NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

  • STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides)

  • To gain new skills or training:

  • For Programming or Scripts: 

    • SS64 - Fantastic location for verifying commands and arguments in multiple languages.

  • Tools

    • OneTimeSecret - A great resource to share sensitive information and maintain privacy.