Welcome to Cyber Tips Guide — Practical Cybersecurity for Families, Professionals, and Small Businesses. Guides, eBooks, and expert consulting to help you prevent scams, protect data, and build cyber resilience—without the jargon.
We’re dedicated to empowering you with essential knowledge and practical tools to protect yourself in the ever-evolving cyber world. Our mission goes beyond simply offering tips; we strive to cultivate a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, helping you become cyber-aware and cyber-savvy, regardless of your current technical expertise. As thought leaders in cybersecurity, we provide:
- In-depth blog posts covering the latest online threats and effective protection strategies.
- Comprehensive e-books designed to elevate your digital security knowledge and skills.
- Free Cybersecurity Guides are public service announcements that keep you informed and protected.
- Expert advice and cyber tips empower you to safeguard your digital life, family, or business.
Cybercrime has become one of the world’s most expensive risks, with recent estimates suggesting it could cost the global economy more than $20 trillion annually by 2026, driven by ransomware, data breaches, and other digital fraud. This makes it essential for individuals and organizations to stay informed about evolving threats and to implement layered cybersecurity controls to protect their personal, financial, and operational data.
Latest eBooks, Guides, and News
Many new cyber book projects are underway at Cyber Tips Guide, including FinTech, Accountants, Healthcare, Education, and other business verticals. Each is unique, as we know how cybercriminals, bad actors, and nation-states adapt their tactics when targeting small to enterprise businesses and different business verticals. See our newest eBook below or head over to our Products Page.
Retail Security 101: Best Practices for Cyber Resilience
NEW! “Retail Security 101” is your essential guide to cybersecurity in retail. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and expert insights, this book equips retailers of all sizes to protect against evolving cyber threats. Learn to safeguard customer data, comply with regulations, and build a resilient security culture. A must-read for retail executives and IT professionals.
FREE CYBER GUIDES!
Cyber Tips Guide has written several FREE guides to promote cybersecurity and cyber safety best practices for teens, college students, and Seniors. We are also nearing completion of a free cybersecurity toolkit. Let’s help protect all these demographic groups from cybercriminals. Please share the free cyber guides page with your friends, family, and professional network.
Cyber Tips Guide – Most Effective Deterrents Against Hackers
Passwords & Identity Protection
- Use strong, unique passwords for every account.
- Enable multi‑factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible.
- Use a reputable password manager instead of reusing or writing down passwords.
- Be wary of password reset links; go directly to the site when in doubt.
Devices, Software, and Networks
- Keep operating systems, apps, and firmware up to date and patched.
- Install and maintain anti‑virus/anti‑malware software and run regular scans.
- Properly use and configure firewalls on routers and endpoints.
- Secure your Wi‑Fi with strong encryption and a unique password; change default router credentials.
- Avoid using public Wi‑Fi for sensitive transactions; use a VPN if you must connect.
Online Behavior & Payment Safety
- Be skeptical of unexpected emails, texts, pop‑ups, and links—slow down before you click.
- Verify websites are legitimate (check URLs, look for HTTPS, watch for look‑alike domains).
- Use secure payment methods and avoid storing card details on random websites.
- Watch out for tech‑support scams, fake shipping notifications, and “too good to be true” offers.
Access Control & Data Protection (Business‑Oriented)
- Limit access to sensitive systems and data using role‑based access control (RBAC).
- Use least‑privilege and regularly review accounts, especially admins and service accounts.
- Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
- Implement regular, tested backups stored offline or in a separate environment.
Monitoring, Training, and Governance
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to find and fix gaps.
- Monitor accounts, devices, and networks for unusual activity or signs of compromise.
- Provide ongoing security awareness training for employees, students, and families.
- Have an incident response plan so everyone knows what to do if something goes wrong.
How do you identify insider threats at your business? What threats do they pose? Our article explains insider threats and how to protect yourself. Visit CISA (the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency) for additional tools and resources.
