GoldeN Rules- 13

 

Simplify IT concepts for non-technical users.

 

While IT professionals are familiar with terms like botnets, DDoS attacks, drive-by downloads, and spear phishing campaigns, many users may not be. It's crucial to make things easy to understand.

 

Think of it this way: imagine explaining complex ideas to a 5-year-old. That's the approach we should take when explaining cyber security to non-technical folks. We want to break it down into simple terms that anyone can grasp.

 

If you or your users need a handy reference, I recommend checking out this glossary of cyber security terms on TechAdvisory.com. It can be a great resource for understanding the jargon and making the topic more approachable.

Golden rule - 12

 RTFM

Read documentation to the end before you do. Take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee (or your preferred beverage), and dive into that documentation like a fearless adventurer. Trust me, it'll save you a ton of time and frustration in the long run.

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Golden rule -11

 Updates are important!

Although there are occasions when updates cause a new problem to appear, generally speaking, they “help” more than they “hurt”. Not only do updates fix known bugs in software and operating systems, but they plug critical security holes that could potentially cause harm.

Golden Rules - 10

Have Disaster Recovery plan!

DRP template

Golden Rule - 9

Educate users!

 

Golden Rules - 8

Use  automation !

Golden Rule - 6

 Document everything!

Golden rule - 5

I wanted to drop you a friendly reminder about the sneaky little menace known as ransomware.

Now, you may be thinking, "But Sasha, I have backups! I'm safe!" Well, hold on to your floppy disks, my friend, because ransomware can actually go after your  backups too. Talk about adding insult to injury! That means if your backup support isn't protected, those backups might as well be as useless as a broken keyboard.

So don't let your backups fall victim to those cyber-criminals. Protect them like they're the last slice of pizza in a room full of hungry teenagers.

Golder rule for Sys Admins - 3

A quick reminder about one of life's golden rules: treat others as you would want to be treated. Yup, it's the oldie but goodie, the classic, the timeless piece of advice that never goes out of style.

Golder rule for sys admins -2

Golden rule for sys admins: always stick to using tested software instead of new ones. New software can be a bit tricky and may require more time and attention. So, before you go ahead and implement any new software in our organization, make sure to test it on yourself first.

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 Backup everything and make sure to regularly validate those backups.

Backing up your data is absolutely crucial in case anything goes wrong. It's like having a safety net to fall back on if something unexpected happens. So, make it a habit to back up all your important files, configurations, and databases regularly.