Staying vigilant with cyber security awareness Published Oct. 28, 2014 DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Although Cyber Security Awareness Month comes to an end Friday, that doesn't mean people should let their guard down. Here's six simple tips to help safeguard one's digital footprint: - Be cautious when accepting friend requests and interacting with people online. You should never accept a friend request from someone you do not know, even if they know a friend of yours. - Don't share information you don't want to become public. Remember, once you put something out there, you can't control where it goes. - Disable location-based social networking, or geotagging, on all social media platforms. Geotagging is the process of adding geographical identification to photographs, video, websites and text messages. - Avoid posting work or personal schedules and travel itineraries, especially deployment information and return dates for yourself, a loved one or a unit. - If you ever hesitate before clicking 'post', reconsider the content you are about to share. Our team follows the motto: When in doubt, throw it out. - Adjust your privacy settings to ensure your posts and profile information is secured and seen only by approved audiences. The last tip applies to any social media platform, but since Facebook is the most widely used, here's a link to a detailed how-to guide on how to secure Facebook profiles. Check out this guide http://airforcelive.dodlive.mil/files/2014/10/FB-privacy-settings-2014.pdf for more details. For more information on protecting personal and professional information online, visit http://airforcelive.dodlive.mil/2014/10/securing-your-digital-footprint/#sthash.Fb2L5jQN.dpuf. (Compiled from an AF Public Affairs Agency news release)