Hello Merge Tag: Where Social Media and Politics Intersect

Keeping your campaign secure with Hilary Stohs-Krause

Feb 5, 2024

Hilary Stohs-Krause, a senior software engineer at a cybersecurity startup, discusses the importance of unique and long passwords, using password managers, setting up 2fa, watching out for social engineering, and backing up data. She also talks about the benefits of paranoia when it comes to sharing personal data and offers insights on updating devices and recognizing fake notifications.

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Quick takeaways

Implementing good password practices is crucial to prevent hacking and unauthorized access to personal and campaign-related accounts.

Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an additional layer of security and minimizes the risk of breaches and unauthorized access to accounts.

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The Importance of Password Security

One of the main takeaways from the podcast is the importance of password security. The speaker emphasizes the need to avoid reusing passwords and instead recommends using a password manager. A password manager not only helps generate strong, unique passwords but also streamlines the login process and removes human error. It serves as a secure vault for all passwords, ensuring that even if one account is compromised, the rest remain protected. Implementing good password practices is crucial to prevent hacking and unauthorized access to personal and campaign-related accounts.

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Using a Password Manager

13min

Preventing Hacking and Social Engineering Attacks

5min

Importance of Backing Up Data and Choosing Storage

6min

Discussing Signal and Slack Security Features

4min

Website Security and Updates for Political Campaigns

2min

Keeping Up with Updates and Recognizing Fake Notifications

9min

Hilary Stohs-Krause is a senior software engineer at a cybersecurity startup.

She focuses on the intersection of tech, entrepreneurship and social good.

In her free time, she's a primary organizer for Madison Women in Tech and a board member for Madison Wisconsin’s Forward Festival.

She joined us on the pod to talk about how campaigns and organizations can better protect their digital programs.

We covered a ton of ground, including

The importance of unique passwords (as well as long passwords!)
The power of a password manager
The importance of 2fa and issues to consider when setting yours up
The danger of social engineering and how to watch out for it.
The benefits of paranoia when it comes to sharing personal data
How and when to back up data
When to update your devices immediately, and when to wait and let the kinks get worked out
And a whole lot more!

Listen to the full episode today at HelloMergeTag.com or wherever you stream podcasts.

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