5-Minute Message: Account Numbers, etc.
Information is critical before, during, and after an emergency. Often, all you need is a short account number or password. You shouldn’t depend on your memory – especially in disasters – so be sure you record and store these key bits of data so that they are quickly accessible yet protected from identity theft. One approach is to use a simple code when writing it down or storing it somewhere convenient, like your cell phone. This code can be as simple as adding or subtracting the same amount from each digit and will guard it from someone who casually comes across your information.
Engage your IT people in bumping up your online security in ways that work for your team. Empower them to crack down on bad habits such as leaving Post-it notes with pass codes attached to monitors.
