In 2004, the President of the United States and Congress declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Each year since, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Alliance, has released toolkits and resources to help organizations and individuals stay cyber-aware.

Below is a summary of four simple, powerful actions that everyone can take to strengthen cybersecurity:

  • Avoid Phishing Scams. Phishing remains one of the most common and dangerous threats, tricking users into clicking on malicious links, opening dangerous attachments, or sharing sensitive information.
  • Use Strong Passwords. Strong, unique passwords—both inside and outside of work—are one of the easiest ways to block criminals from accessing your accounts.
  • Utilize MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). MFA is becoming more common across many applications. Whenever possible, enable it for an added layer of protection especially on your personal accounts.
  • Stay Up to Date. Regularly install updates to keep your software and apps protected.

The takeaway: Cyber threats evolve quickly. This October, make cybersecurity a priority. Take these simple steps to protect yourself, your organization, and those who depend on your services.


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