Question: What do I need to do to keep my data safe while I'm working from home?

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: COVID-19: Cyber security tips when working from home
section_headers: Cyber security tips
Use trusted sources for information
section_content: Here are nine things you can do in your new working environment to protect
your work and your household’s cyber security.
Cybercriminals and other malicious actors use popular and trending topics such
as COVID-19 to spread disinformation or scam people. Impersonating, cloning or
creating websites to look genuine is one way to do this (see 'Beware of scams'
above). Producing and sharing false information on social media is another.
Be sure to only use trusted and verified information from government and
research institution’s websites. Think critically about the sources of
information that you use, and balance all evidence before believing what
people share.
For the latest COVID-19 information, see:

Australian Government COVID-19 website.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Addresses the question by providing information about improving cybersecurity.
This answer needs to be improved because it only describes what scams are going around, and not exactly how to prevent those scams from messing with one's information.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Could be Improved

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: COVID-19: Cyber security tips when working from home
section_headers: Cyber security tips
Implement multi-factor authentication
section_content: Here are nine things you can do in your new working environment to protect
your work and your household’s cyber security.
Multi-factor authentication is one of the most effective controls you can
implement to prevent unauthorised access to computers, applications and online
services. Using multiple layers of authentication makes it much harder to
access your systems. Criminals might manage to steal one type of proof of
identity (for example, your PIN) but it is very difficult to steal the correct
combination of several proofs for any given account.
Multi-factor authentication can use a combination of:

something the user knows (a passphrase, PIN or an answer to a secret question)
something the user physically possesses (such as a card, token or security key)
something the user inherently possesses (such as a fingerprint or retina pattern).

If your device supports biometric identification (such as a fingerprint scan)
it provides an additional level of security, as well as a convenient way to
unlock the device after you have logged in with your passphrase.
For more ACSC information on how to implement multi-factor authentication for
specific services, see:

Step-by-Step Guides – Turning on Two-Factor Authentication
Stay Smart Online – Two-Factor Authentication.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives clear guidance on improving your household's cybersecurity.
This is an excellent answer because it describes how to activate and use multi-factor authentication, which helps protect data online and deters hackers.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: COVID-19: Cyber security tips when working from home
section_headers: Cyber security tips
Avoid using portable storage devices
section_content: Here are nine things you can do in your new working environment to protect
your work and your household’s cyber security.
When transporting work from the office or shop to home, portable storage
devices like USB drives and cards are easily misplaced and, if access isn’t
properly controlled, can harm your computer systems with malware.
If possible, transfer files in more secure ways, such as your organisation's
cloud storage or collaboration solutions. When using USBs and external drives,
make sure they are protected with encryption and passphrases.
For more ACSC information on portable storage cyber security, see:

Quick Wins for Your Portable Devices.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has links to detailed information about improving cybersecurity.
This is an excellent answer because it addresses how people can maintain their cybersecurity during the pandemic. This answers the question perfectly.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent