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Erich Kron

Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4
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Erich is a self-proclaimed geek and experienced information security leader who is passionate about cyber security, but is still able to effectively communicate with the highest levels of leadership. His proven track record of advancement in the industry spans a broad spectrum of experience including security roles, large scale technical project management, hands-on technical work and senior leadership roles. This wide range of experience allows him to have a unique, holistic view of information systems which results in the implementation of secure technical and policy-based solutions that work well, and are easily maintained.

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  • KnowBe4
    Security Awareness Advocate
  • Cyber Hygiene: Essential Tips for Staying Safe Online
    Erich explains, "Cyber hygiene involves practices to protect personal digital assets, much like brushing teeth keeps them strong." Key tips include using unique, complex passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and staying educated on cyber threats. Erich emphasizes the importance of keeping software updated and listening to intuition when online. Password managers and security awareness training are also recommended tools.
  • Security Expert Warns of AirTag Misuse and Offers Safety Tips
    Erich highlights that AirTags, while useful, can be misused due to their low cost and size. Modern phones alert users if an unknown AirTag follows them. Erich advises paying attention to these alerts and checking Apple and Android resources for steps to detect unwanted trackers.
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  • With attackers’ average dwell times, the time from when they gain access to a system to the time they are discovered, running in the hundreds of days, any information that can lead to spotting them is incredibly valuable. By sharing security incident information, organizations can develop Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) that can help other organizations defend against current and future attacks.

  • Even at home, their IP address is likely to change. This makes fraudulent logins difficult to pinpoint.

  • Causing a Windows computer to reboot in safe mode can disable software, potentially even antivirus or anti-ransomware software, that is working to keep your computer safe. This would then allow the attackers to make changes that may otherwise not be allowed in normal running mode.

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