A PROACTIVE GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM DIGITAL THREATS

With the rise of any technology comes a surge of those who would abuse it for their own gain, and it is up to us to protect ourselves from cyber scams and hackers. Every new device, online service, or social media account you use that improves your life also opens new doors for attackers looking to discover your passwords, banking accounts, personal photos, and all other manner of personal information.

In Cyber Smart, author Bart McDonough uses his extensive cybersecurity experience from working with the FBI, major financial institutions, and celebrities to answer the most common question he hears: "How can I protect myself at home, on a personal level, away from the office?" Cybersecurity and online privacy are daunting issues to the average person. Cyber Smart simplifies good cyber hygiene and debunks common cybersecurity myths to help you protect yourself and your family from identity theft, fraudulent schemes, hacking, and more. It's time to be proactive, and to do so you need to learn:

• How to identify cyber risks.
• The 5 "Brilliance in the Basics" tips to good cyber hygiene.
• What to do if you've already been hacked.
• How to protect your online presence.
• Tips to teach your children to protect them from cyber threats.

Digital security is one of the most important, and least understood, aspects of our daily lives. But it doesn't have to be. Cyber Smart will help you rest more easily, knowing you and your family are protected from digital attack.

An easy-to-read guide to protecting your digital life and your family online

The rise of new technologies in our lives, which has taken us from powerful mobile phones to fitness trackers and smart appliances in under a decade, has also raised the need for everyone who uses these to protect themselves from cyber scams and hackers. Every new device and online service you use that improves your life also opens new doors for attackers looking to discover your passwords, banking accounts, personal photos, and anything else you want to keep secret.

In Cyber Smart, author Bart McDonough uses his extensive cybersecurity experience speaking at conferences for the FBI, major financial institutions, and other clients to answer the most common question he hears: "How can I protect myself at home, on a personal level, away from the office?" McDonough knows cybersecurity and online privacy are daunting to the average person so Cyber Smart simplifies online good hygiene with five simple "Brilliance in the Basics" habits anyone can learn. With those habits and his careful debunking of common cybersecurity myths you'll be able to protect yourself and your family from:

• Identify theft
• Compromising your children
• Lost money
• Lost access to email and social media accounts

Digital security is one of the most important, and least understood, aspects of our daily lives. But it doesn't have to be. Thanks to its clear instruction, friendly tone, and practical strategies, Cyber Smart will help you rest more easily, knowing you and your family are protected from digital attack.