SANS Controls focus on foundational daily habits that keep you safe. They’re similar to checking the locks at night or doing routine health checkups, small efforts that create lasting protection.
AQ’S Corner makes these controls easy to follow and easy to remember.
1. Use Strong, Memorable Passwords
Good passwords should be:
Long
Unique
Easy for you to recall
Hard for others to guess
Try patterns, phrases, or combinations that make sense to you.
2. Give Your Devices a Monthly Checkup
Once a month:
Restart your phone
Check for updates
Remove unused apps
Ask a trusted person to review your settings
Routine care keeps your devices running smoothly and safely.
3. Lock Your Screens
A locked screen stops strangers, scammers, and snoopers.
Use:
A strong PIN
Fingerprint
Facial recognition
It’s simple, fast, and extremely effective.
SANS encourages steady habits, not perfection. A little consistency goes a long way in protecting your digital life.
Below is the simplified senior-focused framework developed by AQ’S Corner to guide this entire series. This model blends national cybersecurity standards into clear, practical steps seniors can use confidently. Explore the full framework here: https://aqscorner.com/2025/11/20/aqs-corner-senior-cybersecurity-framework-model/
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AI bias isn’t theoretical.
It shows up in real systems, affecting real people, often without clear reporting paths or accountability.
I documented a live AI bias incident and submitted a formal open letter calling for stronger governance, clearer escalation mechanisms, and measurable safeguards aligned with public-interest standards.
This work focuses on turning lived technical failures into policy-ready insight.
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