Be cyber aware
Cybersecurity Resources
Be Cyber Aware
Every October, we celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help raise awareness about the importance of cyber hygiene.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you start to think about cybersecurity. Use this resource page to see yourself in cyber and stay up to date with recent threats and trends.
Looking for ways to improve your businesses cyber hygiene? Download our checklist and use this as a guide to help protect yourself and your business from falling victim to an attack
Cybersecurity Tips
Here are a few cybersecurity tips you can implement to keep yourself and your team safe:
- Enable MFA to make it more difficult for criminals to access your accounts.
- Create strong passwords that are at least 16 characters long, are unique to you and are complex.
- Always keep your software and servers updated.
- Always be alert. If you recognize a phishing email report and delete it. Don't click on any links or downloads that you aren't expecting.
- Minimize the access others have to information and implement zero trust strategies.
- Protect your personal information and always verify who you are sending information to.
- Use caution when using public charging stations for your devices, don't connect to public wi-fi and turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
- Be diligent with the information you share on social media and update your privacy settings.
Watch Our Experts Explain Why These Tips Are Important
The Importance of Employee Training
Effective cybersecurity starts with informed employees. By training your team, you can significantly reduce the risk of breaches caused by human error, such as clicking on phishing links or using weak passwords. Employee training creates a culture of awareness, empowering everyone to be proactive about security.
Here are some key benefits of regular cybersecurity training:
- Employees can spot suspicious emails and avoid falling for scams that could compromise the entire network.
- Teaching the importance of strong, unique passwords helps safeguard against unauthorized access.
- Continuous training ensures that employees remain up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends and practices.
Well-trained employees are your first line of defense against cyber threats.
