#See Yourself in Cyber
“This year’s campaign theme — “See Yourself in Cyber” — demonstrates that while cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people. This October will focus on the “people” part of cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help educate CISA partners and the public, and ensure all individuals and organizations make smart decisions whether on the job, at home or at school – now and in the future. We encourage each of you to engage in this year’s efforts by creating your own cyber awareness campaigns and sharing this messaging with your peers.”
| In aid of this fantastic initiative, we’re providing bitesize cybersecurity guidance based on the event’s key themes to help you stay safe and secure online. |
 Enable Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) At All Times: MFA is a security measure that requires an additional proof of identity, beyond just a password, to grant you access. This stops unauthorized people from accessing your resources (and the precious data contained within them).Learn how MFA could’ve prevented unauthorized access to an organization’s security console › |
| Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager: Stealing passwords remains a popular way for criminals to gain unauthorized access. Choosing a strong and complex password and using a password manager makes it much harder for hackers to gain access to your resources. Watch this short video for guidance. Learn how to prevent threat actors from getting (and using) your passwords › |
| Keep Your Software Up-To-Date: Keeping on top of updates makes software less vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors. Exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities was the #1 root cause of cyber incidents investigated in 2021 by Sophos* Learn how the exploitation of a widely-used Java logging component exposed organizations to potential remote code attacks › |
| Learn How to Recognize and Report Phishing Emails: Phishing emails aim to trick you into revealing sensitive information or doing something that will help the attackers. Phishers commonly play on your curiosity, hope, and necessity. Watch this short video for guidance on spotting phishing emails. Get an overview of phishing tricks that really work – and how to avoid them › |
