October has been jam-packed with campus activities, but as we get ready to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we wanted to let you know that October is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that all individuals and organizations have the information and tools they need to be safer and more secure online.
Although resources about how to protect yourself and your data are plentiful, the National Cyber Security Alliance has distilled many of the recommendations into a collection of online tip sheets. Here are a few we recommend:
- Cybersecurity basics for owning your role in being cyber smart and practicing good digital hygiene.
- Educating yourself about common internet scams and guarding your online privacy to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft.
- Ideas for how to avoid a cyber-attack at work.
- Tips for protecting your digital home, including ways to secure your wi-fi network.
- How to safely navigate the social media world by being mindful of what personal information you share online.
- Practicing safe online behavior while traveling.
While Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be observed every October, we remind you to do your part and educate yourself to be cyber smart throughout the year.
Computing Services is here to help you with cybersecurity and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact us at (719) 587-7741, computingservices@adams.edu, or stop by our Help Desk, currently located on the first floor of Nielsen Library.
Have a safe and fun Halloween!
ASU Computing Services
