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4. Create a digital estate plan. This document should outline your wishes for your digital assets and
accounts after your death. It should also include contact information for your digital executor.
5. Review and update your digital estate plan regularly. As your online presence evolves, so should
your digital estate plan.
Conclusion
Our online presence continues to grow exponentially, and so
does the importance of protecting our digital afterlife. Identity
theft of deceased persons is a growing problem, and it can
have serious financial and emotional consequences for loved
ones. The risk management approach can help you protect
your digital legacy, privacy, and prevent posthumous identity
theft. By taking these steps, you can ensure that your wishes
are respected and that your loved ones are protected after
your passing.
About the Author
Chahak Mittal is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP) and Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager
at Universal Logistics. Chahak is deeply committed to knowledge
sharing and community engagement. She has actively contributed to the
cybersecurity ecosystem through her roles as a Judge at Major League
Hacking (MLH) Hackathons and a dedicated Cybersecurity Teacher in
the Microsoft TEALS Program. Chahak's active involvement in
organizations such as the Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum and
SecureWorld's Detroit Advisory Board has been instrumental in her
pursuit of staying at the forefront of industry trends and challenges. She
has also channeled her insights into thought-provoking cybersecurity articles, published on SecureWorld,
making a meaningful contribution to the field's intellectual discourse. Chahak's commitment to diversity
and inclusion in cybersecurity is unwavering. She has actively participated in organizations like Women
in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT), where she has
championed the cause of gender diversity within the field. Her outreach efforts extend to interviews on
prominent media platforms like PBS Channel and the Women in Technology podcast, where she has
shared her insights to inspire young girls to consider cybersecurity as a viable and rewarding career path.
Chahak Mittal can be reached online at goyalchahak6@gmail.com and at her LinkedIn profile
www.linkedin.com/in/chahak-mittal-cissp/.
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