Securing Your Digital Life: A Guide to Operational Security
Welcome to my discussion on the topic of operational security, or OpSec for short. You may be wondering, "Why is OpSec important?" The answer is simple, it's a way to protect sensitive information and assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. This can include things like personal information and financial data, to information about your school or job. By understanding and practicing good OpSec habits, you can keep yourself and your information safe online. So, what are the ways in which people can try to access your sensitive information? This can happen through hacking, phishing, or social engineering. Hacking is when someone uses computer skills to break into a website or device to steal information. Phishing is when someone sends you an email or message pretending to be someone you trust, like a bank or a friend, in order to trick you into giving them your personal information. Social engineering is when someone manipulates you into giving them acce...
