Cybersecurity Starts with People
 
Think Before You Click. Protect Beyond the Walls.
When we think about protecting museums, libraries, archives, and historic sites, we often picture security cameras, alarms, and access controls. But some of today's biggest threats don't come through the front door—they arrive through our inboxes, computers, and mobile devices!
 
A single suspicious email, compromised password, or unsafe download can expose sensitive information, disrupt operations, and put valuable digital collections at risk.

What Should You Watch For?
Suspicious Emails & Phishing Attempts: Be cautious of unexpected messages asking you to click links, open attachments, share information, or make urgent payments. Always verify unusual requests.

• Passwords & Access: Use strong, unique passwords, enable multifactor authentication (MFA), and never share login credentials.
• Unknown Devices: Never connect unfamiliar USB drives or unauthorized devices to institutional computers.
• Sensitive Information: Protect collection databases, donor records, membership information, and digital archives just as carefully as physical collections.
• Mobile & Remote Security: Keep devices updated, use approved secure connections, and be mindful when accessing institutional information remotely.
• Report Concerns: Unexpected login alerts, suspicious attachments, or unusual computer activity should be reported promptly to your IT or security team.

Small Habits Make a Big Difference!

• Think before you click.
• Verify unexpected requests.
• Lock your computer when stepping away.
• Keep software and devices updated.
• Stay informed through cybersecurity awareness training.

Remember: Your Best Firewall May Be You!
Technology provides important protection, but an alert, informed, and security-conscious team is one of the strongest defenses against cyber threats. Just as we secure the doors to our buildings, we must also protect the digital doors to our institutions.

• Think Before You Click. Stay Alert. Protect Our Cultural Heritage—Online and Offline!
• One Door. One Credential.
• Preventing Tailgating & Piggybacking
• It happens quickly. An employee badges into a secure area and, trying to be courteous, holds the door open for the person walking behind them. Someone carrying boxes asks for help getting through a locked entrance. A familiar-looking contractor follows a staff member through an access-controlled door.

Most of the time, there's an innocent explanation—but one moment of courtesy can unintentionally bypass an important layer of security.