EP #66 - CYBERSECURITY AT HOME: EMPOWERING FAMILIES WITH STEM SAFETY with Caitlin Sarian

In this episode, I talk with Caitlin Sariah, Founder and Executive Director of Cybersecurity Girl LLC, about "Cybersecurity at Home: Empowering Families with STEM Safety.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Caitlin Sariah:How did you transition from aerospace engineering to cybersecurity?What inspired you to focus on cybersecurity and help families?What are some simple yet effective cybersecurity tips for families?How do you use social media to educate and engage your audience?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Cybersecurity at Home:The Importance of Strong Passwords: Creating strong, unique passwords for each account helps prevent unauthorized access.Updating Software Regularly: Regular updates protect against vulnerabilities and bugs that could be exploited by hackers.Using Multi-Factor Authentication: Adding an extra layer of security with codes sent to your phone or email can protect against unauthorized logins.Avoiding Public Wi-Fi Without a VPN: Public Wi-Fi can be risky; using a VPN ensures your connection is secure and encrypted.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.