Tanya Salcido, Author at #LatinaGeeks™

5 Tips to Stay Secure Online

Tanya Salcido — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:09:23 +0000

October is Cybersecurity Month and #LatinaGeeks is checking in to see if you’re staying safe online. It’s important to regularly go through a checklist and ensure that you are taking the necessary measures to manage your privacy, practice online safety, prevent fraud and stay safe. Here are some tips to be used as an online security checklist to ensure you’re protecting yourself: Backup your data This is a three-step process: (1) make copies of your data (2) select the hardware or method to store your data (3) safely store the backup device that holds your copied files. Know when to recognize a Malicious Email such as Spam or Phishing Reduce spam getting sent to you by enabling filers on your email and text programs, report all spam and own your online presence by hiding your email on online profiles. Make your password a sentence Some guidance for strong passwords are: must be 12 characters long and focus on positive or common phrases that are easy to remember. Also, have separate passwords for every account. Keep your security software current Having the newest security software, web browser and operating system is the best defense against online threats. Re-assess that app you’re downloading According to the NCSA, “Information about you, such as the games you like to play, your contacts list, where you shop and your location, has value – just like money. Be thoughtful about who gets that information and how it’s collected through apps.” These are just some of many important steps to start implementing today to stay secure online and protect your data. Make sure you’re on top of these not just during this month, but every day that you’re active online! Your identity depends on it. Facts in this article are brought to you by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), which builds strong public/private partnerships to create and implement broad-reaching education and awareness efforts to empower users at home, work and school with the information they need to keep themselves, their organizations, their systems and their sensitive information safe and secure online and encourage a culture of cybersecurity. (Source: https://staysafeonline.org/) This article was written by Suzy Reyes. Suzy has been a contributing writer for #LatinaGeeks since 2016 and currently serves as the Secretary for the #LatinaGeeks San Diego Chapter where she is an integral part of planning, coordinating, and executing community events. She loves to network with her fellow Latinas in technology and shares the common good of the community, friendship, and most of all giving back. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Celebrating Jaqueline Cortez Wang for Hispanic Heritage Month

Tanya Salcido — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:04:26 +0000

We’re continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage week by honoring brilliant woman in technology-focused careers. This week, we’re recognizing Jaqueline Cortez Wang who has had an extraordinary career that began with an internship at NASA and later lead her to an opportunity to serve as a Deputy Director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for
Hispanics.

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How Cloud Services Empower Businesses

Tanya Salcido — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 01:15:21 +0000

With today’s emerging technologies, businesses are booming. But as more companies continue to thrive and expand, they are acquiring more locations and employees, which need a robust and secure IT infrastructure to support it all.

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Celebrating Aida Soria for Hispanic Heritage Month

Tanya Salcido — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 16:49:25 +0000

For Hispanic Heritage Month, #LatinaGeeks is spotlighting some of the many incredible women working in technology-related fields today. And today’s honoree is a staple in the San Diego community—Aida Soria!

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Celebrating Dr. Vanessa Monterosa for Hispanic Heritage Month

Tanya Salcido — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:16:00 +0000

#LatinaGeeks features Dr. Vanessa Monterosa, an expert in digital strategy and executive communications with more than 10 years of strategic programming and planning experience in the education field.

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Celebrating Geena “the Latina” Aguilar for Hispanic Heritage Month

Tanya Salcido — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:56:53 +0000

#LatinaGeeks features Geena “The Latina” Aguilar from Channel 93.3 in San Diego for Hispanic Heritage Month. Being a highly recognized Latina radio personality in San Diego who consistently gives back to the community with her good vibes and grounded roots, we've asked her to provide some professional and personal insights and tips for the #LatinaGeeks community.

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The Power of Data Science

Tanya Salcido — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:41:57 +0000

Data reigns supreme in today’s technology-driven world. From business plans to public health and safety measures, we rely on numbers to help us make informed decisions.

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Tips For Job Search Success During COVID-19

Tanya Salcido — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:43:53 +0000

If you are unfamiliar with the technology space, it can be overwhelming to try to learn it all at once — here, we help you break it down to a set of actionable steps to get started on your job search.

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How a Professional Certificate Can Advance Your Career

Tanya Salcido — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:22:42 +0000

A professional certificate does more than just spruce up your resume. It also gives you the confidence and clarity you need as you move forward in your career.

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Breaking Into the Field of Computer Forensics

Tanya Salcido — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:34:42 +0000

Smartphones. The Internet of Things. Artificial Intelligence. It’s the Golden Age for computer science geeks, the data-obsessed, and tech nerds of the world. You’re alive in a time when your knowledge and passion for all things tech aligns perfectly with fields like computer forensics.

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