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Borrowed and shared equipment.

WHAT TO ESTABLISH

Whose device it is, and what is acceptable.

WHAT TO AVOID

Signing into your accounts on a family or shared device Letting others use a device holding business accounts

WHY

Anyone using it can reach your accounts and saved passwords.

WHAT TO DO IF SHARING IS UNAVOIDABLE

Separate user accounts, each with its own password Never save business passwords in a shared browser profile Sign out fully after use

WHAT TO KEEP EXCLUSIVE

The device holding your authentication application.

WHY

Your second factor should be on a device only you use.

WHAT TO EXPLAIN TO OTHERS USING A WORK DEVICE

Not to install software Not to click through warnings To say if something odd happens

WHAT TO PREFER

A separate device for business, even a modest one.

WHAT IT COSTS

Less than a compromise.

WHAT TO CHECK PERIODICALLY

What is installed, and who has used it.


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