Summary
S.T.O.P. created Cybersecurity 101: First Line Protections as a practical introduction to the everyday tools people can use to protect themselves online. The guide breaks down the basics of secure browsing through tools like VPNs and the Tor browser, explaining how they shield IP addresses and encrypt web traffic. It also emphasizes the importance of strong, unique passwords, introducing password managers and Diceware as safer alternatives to memorization, and outlines the strengths and weaknesses of different types of two-factor authentication, from insecure SMS codes to hardware tokens, the most secure option. Together, these first-line protections offer an accessible starting point for building stronger personal digital security habits.
