53. Cybersecurity for freelancers (with Ross Wintle)

Do you know if you’ve been pwned? If you don’t even know what that means, don’t worry, you’re not alone. 

The world of internet security can be a scary place, and it’s not always easy to know where to start with protecting ourselves online. But as freelancers, it’s a subject we can’t afford to just ignore and hope it won’t affect us.

In this episode, Ross Wintle, a software developer and former freelancer, shares his tips to keep our online assets safe and sound. Listen in to hear:

• The four critical services we should make sure we are protecting
• Why a password manager is an essential investment for your business
• How to check if you have been "pwned" (and what it means!)
• Some easy steps you can take to keep your information – and business – secure.

Resources:

Article by Ross on cybersecurity: https://rosswintle.uk/2020/01/stepping-up-the-security-ladder/
Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
LastPass: https://lastpass.com/
One Password: https://1password.com/ 

Say hi to Ross:

Website: https://rosswintle.uk/
Twitter: @magicroundabout

Say hi to Louise:

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com

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