Assess & Plan

Assess & Plan

What it means: Think before acting and understand your risks.

Protect Against Physical Threats

What are physical threats? Someone steals or accesses your device physically.

Examples:

• Phone stolen
• Someone opens your laptop without permission
• USB infected with virus

How to protect:

• Use password or fingerprint lock
• Do not leave devices unattended
• Avoid using unknown USBs
• Keep your devices in safe places

Create and Protect Multiple Online Identities

What it means: Do not use one account for everything.

Example:

• One email for school or work
• One email for social media
• One email for unknown websites

Why it is important: If one account is hacked, others can still stay safe.

How to protect:

• Use different passwords
• Do not share personal information everywhere
• Use minimal or non-sensitive info when possible

Protect Devices While Traveling

Why this is important: Travel increases risk of loss, theft, or hacking.

Examples:

• Using public Wi-Fi at an airport
• Losing your phone
• Someone accessing your laptop

How to protect:

• Back up your data before travel
• Avoid public Wi-Fi or use a VPN
• Log out of accounts on shared devices
• Keep devices with you at all times

Visual Learning Hub

Quick visuals that match the topics above and make them easier to remember.

Device Safety

Lock screens, updates, and app permissions reduce common risks.

Account Protection

Use strong passwords, 2FA, and separate accounts by purpose.

Private Communication

Encrypted apps and safer networks protect messages from interception.

Related Tools (Help You Stay Safe)

• Password Managers: Store strong passwords safely
• VPN (Virtual Private Network): Protect your internet connection
• Antivirus Software: Detect and remove viruses
• Secure Messaging Apps: Protect your chats

Important Tip

Most attacks happen because of weak passwords, carelessness, and lack of awareness.