ABCs of Cyber Security

ABCs of Cyber Security

Did you know that there is a whole month dedicated to cyber security awareness? It’s true! Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launched the first Cybersecurity Awareness Month 18 years ago this October.

This year’s theme is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” CISA says “This evergreen theme encourages individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity.”

Awareness through education is critical to understanding your individual and your business’s cyber risk so we’ve combed through some of CISA’s resources and provided highlights for you below:

• Individuals

  • Before, During and After a Cyber Attack

  • Tips to Prepare for a Cyber Attack

• Businesses

  • Telework Guidance and Resources

  • Cyber Resource Hub

  • Cyber Incident Response Reporting and Planning Information

Although awareness is a great start to mitigating cyber threats, it is just a start! After assessing your individual, household, or businesses risk, implement the preventive measures and then put a response plan in place in case the inevitable does happen!

In conjunction with awareness, there are insurance solutions that can help you if you personally or your business fall victim to a cybercrime. Please reach out to us or your current agent to discuss insurance options before a cyber event happens. We hope the only spook you get this October is from trick-or-treaters!

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