Cyber Security Awareness Month, or ‘Cyber Month’, is internationally recognized and held each October to educate citizens around the world about the importance of cyber security.
As cyber threats evolve, it’s important to understand that security is now everyone’s responsibility. We all play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital lives. By adopting a few simple yet effective measures, we can significantly reduce our vulnerability to cyber attacks.
This year we’ve curated five specific measures to strengthen your day to day cyber security:
Navigating safely on the internet
: As you navigate the internet, it is important to understand where the risks exist and what you can do to protect yourself.
Protecting your digital footprint: Our accounts and devices hold vast amounts of information that cybercriminals are actively seeking so they can benefit from this, so it's important to know how to protect them.
Protecting your social media interactions: It is important to remember, these services are public, and if you are not careful with how you use these apps it can be a great way for attackers to gather information about you and potentially take advantage of your or your friends. Understand what steps can be taken to protect your social media presence.
Protecting your kids online and Protecting older adults online: While many are adept online, others, like children and older adults, are more prone to risks. Taking the time to educate them about online benefits and dangers is crucial.
