We all have accounts we rely on—email, bank, social media, even Netflix. But have you ever stopped to think, “What happens if one of them gets hacked?”
Not all accounts are created equal. Hackers don’t need to break into your bank account first—they can start small, like your streaming service, and work their way up to the critical stuff, like your email.
So, how do you protect what’s important? By using a simple risk assessment to figure out:
- What’s critical (like email or banking).
- What’s at risk (based on how likely it is to be hacked).
- What actions to take to lock everything down.
How to Use the Template
- List your accounts—email, bank, social media, streaming, etc.
- Score the risk:
- Impact: How bad would it be if this account got hacked?
- Likelihood: How likely is it to happen?
- Take action: Start with your high-risk accounts. For example:
- Email and Banking: Enable MFA, use strong unique passwords, and set up login alerts.
- Streaming and Shopping: Change passwords regularly and don’t reuse them.
Why It Works
By isolating your critical accounts—like email and bank—you stop hackers from using smaller breaches to reach the important stuff.
This template keeps it simple, quick, and actionable. Download it, spend 10 minutes filling it out, and start securing what matters most.
Stay smart, stay safe, and lock it down!