Sheriff Firewall’s Office
These updates fix security holes faster than you can saddle up.
What are software or system patches?
You get an email from your “boss” asking for gift cards — what should you do?
What is report it (it’s a phishing scam)?
Clicking suspicious links can lead to downloading this type of malicious code.
What is malware?
Lock your computer every time you step away by pressing ___.
What is Windows+L (or Ctrl+Alt+Del)?
This security tool blocks unwanted traffic coming into or leaving your network.
What is a firewall?
The best way to secure your phone’s lock screen.
What is use a PIN, fingerprint, or face ID?
You can protect your online accounts with this second step after your password.
What is MFA (multi-factor authentication)?
Before plugging in a USB from someone else, you should do this.
What is scan it or avoid using unknown USBs?
A fake tech support call asking for your login info is this type of scam.
What is a social engineering attack?
If your computer starts acting strange after clicking a link, what should you do first?
What is disconnect from Wi-Fi and call IS Service Desk?
This cyber term describes tricking someone into giving up information through manipulation.
What is social engineering?
Never click links in messages that create this emotion.
What is urgency or fear?
Clicking a suspicious attachment can unleash this nasty type of program that spies on you.
What is spyware?
This feature automatically installs updates so you don’t have to remember.
What is auto-update?
Before scanning a QR code in a public place, you should do this first.
What is verify the source or legitimacy by hovering over the link?
Hospital data is protected by this law.
What is HIPAA?
The Sheriff Firewall keeps detailed notes of every cyber incident — that’s called this process.
What is incident reporting or documentation?
True or False: You should share your work password with your coworker if they’re out sick.
What is False?
This method lets you sign in to accounts without passwords, often using fingerprints or security keys.
What is passwordless authentication or biometric login?
Strong passwords are like this — long, unique, and hard to break.
What is a strong lasso (passphrase)?