October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Why being cyber‑smart matters

guest · Oct 1, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Why being cyber‑smart matters
The campaign may last for a month, but we should remember that cybersecurity is a year-round affair
October 1, 2021
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2021/10/01/october-cybersecurity-awareness-month-being-cyber-smart/

The month of October is associated with a variety of themes, but it also ushers in the start of autumn and pumpkin-spiced lattes and culminates with one of the scariest days of the year – Halloween. However, beyond the uptick in Starbucks stock prices and the sale of costumes, October is marked as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States and European Cybersecurity Month on “the old continent”.

After all, better cybersecurity is a collective responsibility, and by adopting proper cyber-hygiene practices, both in our work and personal lives, we are making sure that cybercriminals have fewer entry points into devices, thus shrinking the threat landscape.
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Final thoughts
Keep in mind that while these campaigns run just for the duration of this month, cybersecurity awareness is a year-round affair. You should never let your guard down, and make sure to keep applying your cybersecurity knowledge to all online interactions. And now that you’ve got the basics down, you have bigger phish to fry. So, stay tuned for the second week of October where we take a closer look at how you can “phight the phish”. Also, be sure to learn more about the campaign and check out its weekly themes on StaySafeOnline.org.
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guest · Oct 5, 2021

Be Cyber Smart During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 5, 2021
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/curre...er-smart-during-cybersecurity-awareness-month

CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) remind users to continue to “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” during October—2021’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

In 2021, CISA and NCSA will focus on different outreach themes each week to include:

Be Cyber Smart

Phight the Phish!

Explore. Experience. Share. – Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

Cybersecurity First

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As part of the STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ national public awareness campaign, CISA is also sharing Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resources to reduce cybersecurity risks and protect you online. CISA reminds users that cybersecurity is a proactive responsibility, and individuals and organizations should implement strong security practices to stay safer and more secure online.

Visit CISA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month webpage for more guidance and resources.
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