By Diana, IT Tech at ESEI
April Fool’s Day is all fun and games—until your systems go down, your files disappear, or your “secure” password turns out to be “password123.” At ESEI, we’ve seen it all. And while jokes can be funny, losing your data isn’t one of them.
My cousin—our beloved Baker—used to be a little self-conchas about his tech. He didn’t want to ask questions or admit what he didn’t know. But after a surprise storm fried his computers, he found out the hard way why backups and cybersecurity matter. Luckily, he was already a client, and his data was backed up through our services. Crisis avoided.
Take it from him (and me): don’t wait until it’s too late. Here are a few quick ways to avoid being this year’s cybersecurity fool:
- Back Up Your Data (Seriously)
- Think of it like baking—if you mess up the batch, you’ll wish you had a spare.
- Follow the 3-2-1 rule:
- 2 different storage types
- 1 offsite backup
- 3 copies of your data
- Use Strong Passwords (and Stop Reusing Them)
- Using the same password for everything? That’s like eating one concha and calling it a meal.
- Get a password manager. Use complex, unique passwords. Thank me later.
- Trusting Free Wi-Fi Is Like Trusting Your Tío’s Business Pitch
- You might get lucky. You might also get hacked.
- Avoid public Wi-Fi for anything sensitive. If you must use it, use a VPN.
- Phishing Scams: Don’t Take the Bait
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Check the sender, avoid clicking sketchy links, and never give out login info.
- MFA: The Extra Step That Stops Cyber-Fools
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is like a double-lock on your tech.
- Yes, it’s an extra step. But it’s worth it—because hackers love easy targets.
- Ask Questions (No Shame in It)
- If something seems confusing, ask. That’s what we’re here for. b. Don’t let pride or uncertainty keep you from protecting your business.
Bottom line? Don’t be self-conchas about your technology.
Protect your data. Make a plan. And if you’re not sure where to start, talk to your friendly neighborhood techs at ESEI.
— Diana H. D.
IT Tech | ESEI
Defender of Data. Cousin to Baker.
