The 10-Minute Personal Security Audit: Are You Safe?

We audit our finances and our health, but when was the last time you audited your digital security? You don't need complex tools. Here is a simple 10-minute checklist to significantly improve your personal security posture.

Minute 1-3: Password Checkup

Open your Password Manager (you use one, right?). Look for the "Security Dashboard" or "Watchtower" feature.
- Action: Identify any reused passwords. Change the most critical ones first (Email, Banking, Social Media).

Minute 4-6: MFA Review

Multi-Factor Authentication is your best defense.
- Action: Check your primary Email and Bank accounts. Ensure 2FA is enabled.
- Pro Tip: Move away from SMS 2FA if possible. Use an Authenticator App (Google Auth, Authy) or a hardware key (YubiKey).

Minute 7-8: Shared Sessions

Have you logged into your Google or Facebook account on a friend's computer or a hotel lobby PC?
- Action: Go to "Security Settings" -> "Manage Devices" or "Where You're Logged In". Log out of any device you don't recognize or no longer use.

Minute 9: Software Updates

Attackers exploit old bugs.
- Action: Check your Phone settings and Computer settings. Is there a "System Update" waiting? Hit install.

Minute 10: The "Have I Been Pwned" Check

Data breaches happen daily.
- Action: Use our Breach Checker. Validated if your email is in a known dump. If yes, change that password immediately.

Conclusion

Security isn't a destination; it's a habit. Set a calendar reminder to repeat this 10-minute audit once a month.