This is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (Oct.).
Jeff Clines, Commissioner of the state government Bureau of Information and Telecommunications, says the goal is to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime. He says every business, organization and individual needs to understand the value of taking steps to be safe online.
Clines says this year’s theme– “It’s easy to stay safe online”— reminds internet users that there are simple ways to keep personal information and private data secure when browsing and using the internet. Some of those tips include:
-
Never share your password;
-
Enable two-factor authentication;
-
Update software; and
-
Recognize phishing attempts.
For more information, please visit https://staysafeonline.org/resources/online-safety-privacy-basics/.
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace.
Comments