Your Very Own Cyber Security Guide

Cyber Security
Six Pack®

Improving Your Personal Cyber Security in Six Simple Steps.

Protect your phones, accounts, and privacy in a few evenings — no jargon, no fear-mongering. Written for everyone, not just security experts.

  • 6 Simple Steps
  • 1 Weekend to Better Security
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The Six Steps

Each chapter walks you through one practical habit. Work through them at your own pace — improve your cyber posture in a few evenings.

1

Lock Down Your Accounts

Strong passphrases and multi-factor authentication — the foundation every other step builds on.

2

Back Up Your Data

Back up your data to protect yourself from data loss and ransomware.

3

Update Your Apps and Devices

Keep your software up to date to protect your devices from vulnerabilities and malware.

4

Use Security Software

Install security software on your devices to protect them from malware and hacking attempts.

5

Use Encryption Effectively

Use encryption to protect your data and devices from prying eyes.

6

Take Control of Your Privacy

Settings, permissions, and habits that limit how much of your life gets collected and sold.

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About the author

James Patterson “Pat” Wicks

C|CISO, CISSP

Pat Wicks is a certified veteran cybersecurity leader with decades of experience helping global enterprises, local businesses, and people of all ages strengthen their cyber defenses. He wrote Cyber Security Six Pack because the best security advice is useless if everyday people cannot understand or act on it.

This book shows you how to protect your digital life in six easy steps that everyone can follow.

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What readers say

Real feedback from people who wanted security without the overwhelm.

“Finally, a cyber security book that doesn’t talk down to you or scare you into paralysis.”

— Pamela G.

“Six clear steps I could actually follow over a weekend. My family is safer because of it.”

— Alicia H.

“Pat Wicks makes complex topics approachable. This belongs on every non-technical and non-technical professional’s shelf.”

— Jane R.

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