October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. The theme for 2020 is:
“Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.”
The purpose of this campaign is to bring awareness to the importance of being safe and secure while online. Here are a few tips:
Pick Proper Passwords
- make them hard to guess
- go as long and complex as you can
- consider using a password manager
- one account, one password
Stop-Think-Connect
- be thoughtful about what sites you visit and what info you share
- regularly update software, firmware, and operating systems
- shut down old accounts
- check your app “permissions”
If in doubt, don’t give it out
- protect your personal information
- don’t reply to unsolicited offers
- avoid online surveys that may reveal clues about your passwords
Each week, the campaign will focus on a different area of cybersecurity:
- Week of October 5 (Week 1): If You Connect It, Protect It
- Week of October 12 (Week 2): Securing Devices at Home and Work
- Week of October 19 (Week 3): Securing Internet-Connected Devices in Healthcare
- Week of October 26 (Week 4): The Future of Connected Devices
For more information, click HERE to visit the campaign’s website.
