Freelance Security

Cyber Hygiene Score™

Assess your essential security practices as a freelancer. Identify your vulnerabilities and protect your business from cyber threats.

87%
Have 1+ critical flaw
43%
Reuse passwords
$9.5K
Avg. loss/incident

Passwords

Credential management and strength

Do you use a dedicated password manager (Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.)?

25
NoBrowserFree basicProPro + 2FA

Are your passwords unique and complex (12+ characters)?

25
ReusedSome uniqueMost uniqueAll unique+Passphrases

Do you enable two-factor authentication on sensitive accounts?

25
NeverEmail onlySMSAuth appHardware key

Backups

Data loss protection

How often do you back up your work files?

25
NeverMonthlyWeeklyDailyReal-time

Where do you store your backups?

25
Same PCExternal drive+Cloud+2 clouds+Offsite

Have you ever tested restoring your files?

25
NeverOnceYearlyTwice/yearQuarterly

Email/Phishing

Scam vigilance

Can you identify a phishing email?

25
NoBasicTrainedVigilantExpert

Do you verify URLs before clicking?

25
NeverSometimesOftenAlways+Tools

What level of email filtering do you use?

25
NoneBasicGmail/O365Advanced+Sandbox

WiFi/Network

Connection security

How is your main network secured?

25
WEP/OpenWPA2 basicWPA3+Guest net+VLAN

How do you connect when traveling?

25
DirectCarefulVPN sometimesVPN always+4G backup

Do you use a VPN for professional work?

25
NoFreePaidBusiness+Kill switch

Updates

System maintenance

Is your OS up to date (Windows, macOS, Linux)?

25
OutdatedBehindMonthlyAutoImmediate

Do you update your applications regularly?

25
NeverYearlyMonthlyWeeklyAuto

What active protection do you have?

25
NoneWindows DefAntivirusFull suiteEDR

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