Freelancers’ Workstation Cyber Hygiene Checklist

• Operating system and software are updated regularly
• Antivirus/antimalware installed and running
• Strong, unique passwords for all accounts
• Two-factor authentication enabled where possible
• Work files are regularly backed up to secure location
• Sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit
• Unused services and ports disabled
• Firewall is enabled and properly configured
• Beware of suspicious emails, links, and attachments
• Workstation automatically locks after inactivity
• Public Wi-Fi avoided or secured with VPN
• Regular review of account permissions and access