Do Your Part, Be Cyber Smart
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
The theme of NCSAM 2020, “Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart,” empowers both individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace.
The message, “If you connect it, protect it,” suggests that if everyone does their part, from implementing good security practices and raising awareness in the community to educating those who may be vulnerable or uninformed, our interconnected world will be safer for everyone.
Cybersecurity is everyone’s job. Let’s put the we in cybersecurity.
10 Pieces of Security Advice From Alagen’s Experts
In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020, we have gathered pieces of advice from our team members to share with you. Throughout October, will post this advice on our social media pages, including some videos with helpful tips from our team. You can also find the full list of insights below:
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"You can have every bell and whistle to keep yourself/company safe, but without good communication it is worthless. There are no stupid questions. Don't be afraid to ask." - David G.
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"Implementing multi-factor authentication is the most effective way to protect authentication, authorization, and accounting. It is that extra layer of protection from weak or exposed credentials." - Tom. L
- "Turn your Wi-Fi on your mobile device off when away from your home network. This reduces the risk of connecting to a rogue access point." - Trey T.
- "Check the sender's email address. If it's sent by badguypwnyou503@takenet.com, it's not really from your bank." - Jimbo R.
- "It's OK to trust others, but always verify. Even if an email looks like it came from someone you know, validate using another method before taking action." - Michael B.
- "Be aware of social engineering attempts. If the attacker can physically get into your environment, many of your technical controls will be bypassed." - Jarod H.
- "Don't click on anything where you do not have direct knowledge of the source. Just don't." - Philip J.
- "Don't forget the basics: patching, email policy, segmentation, firewall policy, end-user education, etc. that represent a large percentage of incident sources that could have been prevented." - Gregg D.
- "Be cautious of leaving your personal devices unlocked in public. There are malicious devices that can compromise your security while you have your back turned at the coffee shop!" - Dominic C.
- "Turn your laptop off when you leave your desk." - Melissa J.
Our Commitment: Make Others Better
Alagen was founded on the insight that a compromised focus can lead to compromised security. Untethered by technology-driven approaches, we instead craft tailored solutions defined by the needs of each unique business. The result is a more efficient and pure security that is accessible for every business.
Too many companies fail to give information security the prioritization it deserves. We are not only committed to helping companies protect their critical data – we’re excited about it!
Please explore our website or contact us to learn more about how we can help improve your cyber security.
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