36. A TikTok Influencer on Trolls, Passwords and Why Cyber Security Matters

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cyber Security Inside</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we’re taking a look at cyber security through the eyes of TikTok influencer, Kevin “Keats” Jackman. Keats is a writer and actor with 1.4 million followers on TikTok. And with his background in tech/IT, we wondered</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">: How does he view cyber security differently and what can he teach other influencers about its importance?</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talk:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  What influencers should be on the lookout for </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  What can happen when cyber security best practices aren’t followed</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  How to protect yourself against threats before they’re real</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  How cyber security can translate into real life security for influencers</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  How IT can help CIOs improve cyber security</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">...and more. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tune in – or check out the video – for a very engaging and important conversation. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Here are some key take-aways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  The world of the influencer is still relatively new, but when you reach a certain level of notoriety, you have to think differently about cyber security. You have to consider what you’re putting out there for your personal safety and well-being. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  Another thing influencers must consider is password security. If anyone hacks one of your accounts, they can delete your content and even ruin your image. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">•  For password protection, a good rule of thumb is to use complex passwords/phrases and to change your password every 60 or 90 day