Nelson Lopes

Nelson Lopes is an IT Manager for a group of companies and the founder of YourInfoSec. He holds certifications including CISSP, C|EH, ITIL, PMP, and MCSA, among others. In addition to his passion for technology, he enjoys running, playing football, walking, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Outubro é o mês da cibersegurança

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

History and Origins of Cybersecurity Awareness Month United States of America Since 2004, October has been designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative was declared by the then-President of the United States and Congress to encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors in raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. This initiative has gained […]

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Guide for Teachers and Schools (and Other Institutions)

This guide is intended for Teachers, educational institutions, and organizations related to education, such as schools, libraries, study centers, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on education. Its purpose is to guide professionals in educational institutions and organizations to increase their awareness of cybersecurity, providing tips to protect their networks, devices, and online accounts. Equipped with

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Password Management – Learn the Best Practices

Passwords, together with usernames, are still the main data used to access online accounts. Poor password management is also one of the main causes of accounts of individuals and companies being hacked. In this article, we list recommendations for good password management, thus ensuring greater protection for your accounts. The evolution of passwords Simple passwords

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Multifactor authentication and its Importance

We can think of Multifactor Authentication (MFA) as one or more additional steps that are required when authenticating against a system, after the first factor has been entered (for example, after entering the username and password), and before gaining access to a system. Referring to online accounts, imagine that your credentials have somehow been compromised.

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