Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Month? To increase awareness and prevent theft, fraud and abuse, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center is sponsoring National Cyber Security Awareness Month this month.
All of us must take proactive steps to safeguard our data, both at home and in the office. We’re all connected to the Internet – at home, school, work, and in the marketplace. That’s why today, we’re sharing our tech expertise to help you to increase cyber security.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has provided a list of tips that should be used year-round to protect consumers and organizations from data loss and theft.
Tip #1: Talk to your family, friends, peers, colleagues and employees at the office about Internet safety. Share tips and news when possible to encourage everyone to protect privacy and data. Be cautious about links, websites and other information you receive online.
Tip #2: Set strong passwords. Install two-step authentication and password managing programs when needed at home and at the office. Be sure to password protect all devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Tip #3: Keep operating systems, Internet browsers, and other software programs optimized by installing updates. Install an email management system to filter out spam, and prevent picking up malware and viruses.
If you have any questions about how to protect yourself and your office from cyber security threats, be sure to get in touch with us at INTELITECHS.