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Your Simple, Practical Guide to Creating Safe Passwords

By Plumas Bank October 13, 2022 Cybersecurity

We get it: Passwords can be beyond frustrating — second only to doorbells in commercials, for those of us with dogs.

(Seriously, please STOP with the TV doorbells, as some of us enjoy our calm dogs.)

But the need to create, use and remember passwords is a routine part of our online lives. Of course we recommend combining them …

Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication: Extra Steps, BIG Safety ROI

By Plumas Bank October 5, 2022 Cybersecurity

Cue the balloon drop and confetti: It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! OK fine, perhaps this national observance is only accompanied by spontaneous dancing in places like your friendly community bank but we do feel it’s a time to shower our valued clients with tips, tricks and ideas to help them be more safe and secure in the …

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

By Plumas Bank October 3, 2022 Cybersecurity

Plumas Bank announced that it has signed on as a Champion for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022. Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices.

“Plumas Bank is proud to be a 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion …

Protecting Your Business from Phishing Attacks

By Aaron Boigon - Plumas Bank EVP and Chief Information Officer September 28, 2021 Cybersecurity

So, there was the time that your company had a presentation about the dangers of phishing during a staff meeting … Oh. You didn’t?

A training session on phishing doesn’t need to be boring — YouTube is full of examples of ways to do it well — and the subject needs to be addressed regularly at any company that cares about …

Cybersecurity 101: Tips for Small Business

By Aaron Boigon - Plumas Bank EVP and Chief Information Officer September 30, 2020 Cybersecurity

Technology is as important to most businesses as quick reflexes are to a crocodile hunter; without it your business might end up missing a few important parts. This is because most businesses today, no matter the size or industry, are really technology companies. Not convinced? Here’s the test.

Imagine your office with …