Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October and is a collaboration between the government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that highlights actions everyone can take to stay safe online. Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to stay safe online, protect personal data, and ultimately help Secure Our World.

Between the strong passwords entered, 6-digit pins texted to our phones, and fingerprints scanned, cybersecurity is a constant part of our everyday lives. When done right, these everyday practices greatly improve our online safety and give us the peace of mind that our data, finances, organizations, and families are protected.

While we've seen incredible advancements in technology, like AI, the tried-and-true cyber basics still apply and are greatly effective at keeping you safe. This is why we continue to highlight the four simple ways to stay safe online during Cybersecurity Awareness Month:

• Turn on multi-factor authentication
• Use strong passwords and a password manager
• Update Your software
• Recognize and report phishing

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a time to work together to protect each other. One of the best ways to get involved is to join the conversation on social media by sharing safety tips and resources that highlight the steps your organization is taking to educate employees, customers, or even families and friends, on how to stay safe online, using the hashtags:

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

#SecureOurWorld