Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online, protect your personal data, and ultimately help secure our world. ICN is proud to be a Champion and support this online safety and education initiative this October.
The theme is Secure Our World! This initiative reminds us that there are simple actions we can take every day to protect ourselves, our families, and businesses from online threats. Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on the top four ways to stay safe online.
- Use strong passwords and a password manager
- Turn on multifactor authentication
- Update your software
- Recognize and report phishing
This month make cybersecurity awareness a priority. While we’ve seen incredible advancements in technology, the fundamental principles of cybersecurity remain relevant and highly effective in ensuring your safety.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. For more information about ways to keep you and your family safe online visit https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month and https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/.
Did you know these fast facts…
According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! report:
- 84% of people considered online safety a priority.
- Only 38% of people use unique passwords for all their accounts.
- About a third of respondents began using a password manager after receiving cyber training.
- 79% of respondents were familiar with multifactor authentication.
- 70% of those who have heard of MFA security measure know how to use it
- Only 36% of people always install software updates when they become available.
- 69% of people express confidence in their ability to identify phishing attempts.
- 51% of Americans actively report cybercrimes, particularly instances of phishing.