October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month - a whole month dedicated to improving our cybersecurity posture and controls. Now in its 19th year, it's meant to be a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.
Did you know...
✓ 30,000 websites are hacked daily and 64% of companies have experienced at least one form of a cyberattack. (Source: TechJury) | ✓ The average ransom payment is $111,605, up 33% from the last quarter of 2019. (Source: Coveware) | ✓ The number of data records exposed in Q1 2020 was 8.4 billion — a 273% increase compared to first quarter of 2019. (Source: Iomart) |
While most of the cybersecurity news articles are about massive data breaches and hackers, it can seem overwhelming and feel like you’re powerless against it. But Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are all kinds of ways to keep your data protected. It can make a huge difference even by practicing the basics of cybersecurity.
“The adage is true that security systems have to win every time, while the attacker only has to win once!”
To this end, we've put together these resources to help you improve your cybersecurity standing...
BLOGS
- Does Your Company Qualify for Cyber Insurance?
- Poor Password Security: Hackers Already Have Your Passwords
- 11 Steps to Protect Your Business From Ransomware
- 8 Ways to Protect Your Cloud Data
- 7 Steps to Protect Your Online Financial Information
- 12 Tips to Help You Secure Your Home Network and IoT Devices
- The Difference Between Running Your IT and Securing Your IT
- How to Build a "Cyber-Aware" Culture
- What to Do If Someone Hacks Your Email Account
downloads
- Tips for Implementing an Effective Cybersecurity Training Program
- The CFO's Guide to Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Report Card
webinars
- Proper Internet Hygiene for Individuals
- The Business Essentials of Cybersecurity
- Building an Effective Cybersecurity User Awareness Training Program
national cybersecurity alliance
- Online Safety Basics
- Manage Your Privacy Settings
- A Teacher's Guide to Student Online Safety
- Vacation and Travel Security Tips
industry reports
- 2022 Security Culture Report
- 2022 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report
- 2022 State of Employee Compliance Training Report
- 2021 State of Privacy Security Awareness Report
KNOWBE4 USER AWARENESS TRAINING & PHISHING TESTING
- Building an Effective and Comprehensive Security Awareness Program
- Complex Password Guide
- Email Security Best Practices
- How to Transform Employee Worst Practices Into Enterprise Best Practices
Check back as we'll be updating these resources throughout the month of October.
Also, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below, or send me an email if you have any questions or wish to discuss this critical topic in more detail.