Why is Cybersecurity Important?

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to making sure every American has the resources and knowledge needed to be more safe and secure online.

Cybersecurity consists of technologies and processes to protect systems, networks, programs, devices, and data from cyber attacks.

Cybersecurity's importance is on the rise. Our society is more technologically reliant than ever, and sensitive information is constantly being stored in commonly used apps like browsers, social media platforms, banking apps, etc. Also, no matter the size of a company, it relies on technology in some capacity.

Nowadays, many companies and people fall victim to cyber crimes, whether sophisticated or simple. With the increasing number of cyber attacks, it is important to know how you can protect your data and systems and also what to do if you are attacked and your data was compromised.

Things to always keep in mind

✔️Use strong passwords

✔️Be cautious when visiting websites, clicking links, downloading content, entering in sensitive information

✔️ Protect your data

✔️ Keep your software up to date

✔️ Stay updated on major security breaches

✔️ Maintain regular backups of all important data

✔️ Go through app privacy settings

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