Safeguarding Against Cyber Threats

Cybersecurity threats continue to pose significant risks to individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. With the rapid advancements in technology and ever-evolving digital landscape, the need for a proactive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity has never been greater in today’s interconnected digital world.  

Since 2004, the month of October has been declared to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. As we celebrate this month, let’s learn about how we can safeguard against potential cyber threats by practicing good cyber hygiene.  

Turn on Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a highly effective security measure that requires an extra form of identification, on top of your password, when trying to access your digital assets and information. Most websites now offer this security feature such as a PIN, fingerprint, confirmation text, and authentication application. Once prompted, opt in!

Update Your Software

Criminals take advantage of well-known problems and vulnerabilities. Network defenders work hard to fix them, but their work heavily relies on you installing the latest fixes. Keeping your devices up to date with the latest security patches and utilizing automatic updates for operating systems, antivirus software, and applications will help protect your digital assets and information from cybercrime.

Recognize and Report Phishing

Phishing is the number one way our information gets compromised, and we are more likely to fall for phishing than we think. Be cautious of unsolicited phishing emails, texts, and calls that ask for personal and sensitive information. Don’t click on links or attachments from unknown sources and avoid sharing sensitive information or credentials over the phone or email, unless necessary. If suspicious, trust your instincts and think before you click!

Use Strong Passwords

Strong passwords are critical to protecting your digital assets and information. Make sure your password is long, unique, random, and including all four-character types. Password managers are a powerful tool to create passwords and they make storing passwords and user IDs much easier!

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