# What is Cyber Hygiene and why is it important? 🤔

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**Created:** [May 22, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/what-is-cyber-hygiene-and-why-is-it-important/87912 "2020-05-22T23:19:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 22, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/what-is-cyber-hygiene-and-why-is-it-important/87912/1 "2020-05-22T23:19:51Z")

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**C** ybersecurity is emerging as a top concern for individuals and organizations across the world. To address this, Microsoft recently urged companies to conduct cybersecurity awareness training programs. It also launched a [cybersecurity awareness kit](https://news.thewindowsclub.com/cybersecurity-awareness-kit-from-microsof-99745/)that offered simulation-based user training against cyberattacks. It is therefore imperative in these times that a user follows Cyber Hygiene. **Cyber Hygiene** refers to the steps taken by a computer user to secure his/her device and keep it running at optimum levels.

![cyber hygiene](https://thewindowsclub-thewindowsclubco.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cyber-hygiene.png)

Just like you keep yourself healthy by following certain hygiene routines, it is necessary that the computer networks you use are clean and tidy. A healthy network reduces the chance of hacking and provides you with a smooth experience. The post looks at what is **Cyber Hygiene** and recommends some practices that should keep your computer healthy.

## Table Of Content

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## What is Cyber Hygiene
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## How to maintain good Cyber Hygiene
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### The 11 rules of Cyber Hygiene are as follows:

Read full article below…

[https://www.thewindowsclub.com/maintain-cyber-hygiene/](https://www.thewindowsclub.com/maintain-cyber-hygiene/)

Also,

[https://news.thewindowsclub.com/cyber-hygiene-is-generally-poor-in-india-99716/](https://news.thewindowsclub.com/cyber-hygiene-is-generally-poor-in-india-99716/)