Let’s Make Cybersecurity Less Scary (My First Blog Post)

Hi everyone,

This is officially my first blog post, so bear with me—this is a work in progress, just like all of us.

When people hear the word “cybersecurity,” they often think of confusing tech jargon, constant warnings about hackers, and something that only big companies need to care about. I get it—it can feel overwhelming and easy to ignore.

But here’s what I believe: cybersecurity shouldn’t be scary, and it shouldn’t feel out of reach.

Why I Care About This
Throughout my career, I’ve seen that the best security happens when it’s clear, approachable, and practical. Security isn’t just about blocking threats; it’s about empowering people to use technology confidently and safely.

We all use technology every day—whether it’s for work, school, managing finances, or staying in touch with family—and we all deserve to feel secure doing it. When cybersecurity feels impossible to understand, it often gets ignored, and that’s when issues happen.

Three Easy Things You Can Do Today
If you’re not sure where to start with cybersecurity, here are three simple steps you can take right now:

✅ Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your key accounts like email and banking. It’s quick, free, and adds a strong layer of protection.
✅ Think twice before clicking links or opening attachments in emails you weren’t expecting.
✅ Keep your devices updated. Those software updates really do help keep you safe.

What’s Next
This blog is a space where I want to share practical tips, thoughts on technology, and lessons I’m learning along the way. I want to help make cybersecurity feel less like a burden and more like something you can handle with confidence.

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read this. I’m excited to keep sharing and learning with you, and I’m open to topic suggestions you’d like me to cover in future posts.

Until next time,
Ryan Alexander Wainz
Cybersecurity Professional | AI Enthusiast | Advocate for Accessible Digital Security