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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, 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.

And don't forget to check out the events happening at the Germantown Campus Cyberlab (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.) during the month of October!

Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. 

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Cybersecurity requires the vigilance of everyone to keep data secure.

Student Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)new window

Employee Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)new window

Personal Accounts and Two-Factor Authentication new window

Use a Strong Password

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.

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Password Managernew window

Password, Wifi, and Malware Protectionnew window

 

 

Recognize and Report Phishing

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

Phishing Tip Sheet (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Guard Against Phishing While at Home (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Five Signs a Coronavirus Email is a Phish (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Update Your Software

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.

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Social Media Safety

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, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Additional Social Media Tipsnew window

Be Cyber Smart

With our homes, schools, and business more connected than ever, it’s vital to secure all your devices.

Online Safety Basicsnew window

Managing Your Privacy Settingsnew window

Own Your Role in Cybersecurity (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Security Tips for Online Teaching and Learning (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Protecting Your Digital Home Tip Sheet (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Update Your Privacy Settingsnew window

 

Germantown Campus Cyberlab Events:

Check out the events happening at the Germantown Campus Cyberlab during the month of October!

Cyberlab Events

Employees: Don't forget to complete your cyber training! Access DataSecurity@MC: Annual Review in MC Learns.