This week’s blog features an article from our partners at TPx Communications about Cyber Security Awareness Month: “4 Ways to Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month”
For the past 18 years, October has been dedicated to raising awareness around cybersecurity. It’s an important issue that is top of mind for businesses all over the world. To help businesses be cyber smart, we’ve put together four ways you can celebrate this Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Stay in the Know
Education is such a critical aspect of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The more knowledge that employers and employees have, the better prepared they will be against the threat of cyberattacks. With 95% of cybersecurity breaches due to human error, the importance of educating businesses and employees alike is critical. TPx has a Cybersecurity and Ransomware Hub with educational resources that can help you improve your security posture and understand the threat landscape better.
Understand Your Risks
The threat of cyberattacks continues to increase year over year. The FBI reported a 300% increase in cybercrimes since the beginning of the pandemic. With such a drastic increase in cyber threats, businesses need to understand their vulnerabilities. Especially when you consider cybersecurity prevention efforts can save businesses up to $1.4 million per attack. Request a free evaluation from your Managed Service Provider and take the first step in being cyber smart this Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Play the Game
While cybersecurity is not something that should be played around with, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while learning how to be cyber smart. Throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month, TPx is hosting a virtual Be Cyber Smart Bingo game on social media. It’s easy to play. Complete five activities and share on social media using #BeCyberSmartBingo and letting us know what five emojis you won Bingo in the comments. Don’t forget to tag TPx too!
Attend Educational Webinars
Cybersecurity is a heady topic. Webinars are a great way to start learning about cybersecurity best practices, industry trends and more. TPx regularly features educational content aimed to improve your security posture and IT infrastructure. In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, TPx is hosting two webinars that will review practical ways to keep your business cyber smart and provide best practices on how to identify and avoid ransomware attacks. You can sign up for both webinars here as well as view our on-demand content.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a time for everyone to take a step back and look at their security posture with a fresh point of view. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and businesses need to stay up to date with the latest trends and threat landscape. It’s time to be cyber smart and click responsibly.
As the premier Managed Service Provider (MSP) of the Midwest, it’s our duty to keep businesses like yours protected around the clock with the best cyber defense available. Is your SMB protected from cybercriminals? Are you aware of your organization’s current security posture? This month serves as a good reminder for all businesses to evaluate their current cyber security practices. A time to review your cybersecurity strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve…
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