Extract from Doug Austin’s article “It’s October! Welcome to National Cyber Security Awareness Month!”
Even though some of us prefer the combined word “cybersecurity” instead (my blog, my rules!), today begins National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). Believe it or not, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month all the way back in 2004 as a broad effort to help Americans stay safe and secure online. With that in mind, let’s touch on a few important cybersecurity tips to keep in mind this month and all year round as well!
Cybersecurity awareness is more important than ever, given all of the additional challenges facing organizations today because of additional remote work forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The total number of global ransomware reports alone increased by over 715 percent over the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year! Scary times, well before Halloween hits at the end of the month! So, here are ten tips to keep in mind for better cyber health, feel free to suggest others in the comments!
