Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Celebrating its twenty-first year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, not just in the month of October, but all year long.
You can make a difference! Do your part and participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your home with the tips and resources highlighted below.
#SecureOurWorld
Cybersecurity requires the vigilance of everyone to keep data secure.
Creating, storing and remembering passwords can be a pain for all of us online, but the truth is that passwords are your first line of defense against cybercriminals and data breaches.
Password, WiFi, and Malware Protectionnew window
Phishing is a fraudulent email based attack disguised as a legitimate communication.
The goal of the attacker is to trick the recipient into responding by clicking on
a link, opening an attachment, or directly giving up account credentials, i.e. username
and password.
Montgomery College: Phishing Website
Avoid Phishing Scams Tip Sheet (PDF, 
)
Always keep your software updated when updates becomes available and don’t delay. These updates fix general software problems and provide new security patches where criminals might get in.
With every social media account you sign up for, every picture you post, and status you update, you are sharing information about yourself with the world.
Social Media Tip Sheet (PDF, )
Additional Social Media Tipsnew window
With our homes, schools, and business more connected than ever, it’s vital to secure all your devices.
Managing Your Privacy Settingsnew window
Own Your Role in Cybersecurity (PDF, )
Reporting Cybercrime Tip Sheet (PDF, )
Update Your Privacy Settingsnew window