Key Take Outs of the Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020

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Cyber Security Awareness Month was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)

and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in October 2004 as a broad effort to help

all Americans stay safer and more secure online. When Cybersecurity Awareness Month first

began, the awareness efforts centered around suggestions like updating your antivirus software

twice a year to mirror similar efforts around changing batteries in smoke alarms during daylight

saving time.

Cyber security



This year’s theme, “Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart” encourages individuals and organizations to

take proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity and protect their part of cyberspace. According to

an article on Forbes, named Booming Industries In 2020: Cybersecurity - it's been predicted that

the cybersecurity market could reach $400 billion by 2026. While the pandemic has impacted

just about every industry, cybersecurity is in a unique position to accelerate innovation and

growth.


2020 ECSM Themes


A look at the key theme for Week 1 & 2: October 1-16

The first theme, ‘Cyber Scams’, provides insights on current and potential cyber threats to help


the general public and businesses minimize risks. COVID-19 has led to an increase in e-

commerce, which has triggered concerns about the security of data and online payments.


Activities in this theme will focus on phishing, business email compromise and online shopping

fraud. The key message encourages users to have a heightened awareness of cyber scams

when conducting business and personal transactions online.


ENISA tips on Phishing

ECSM references on Phishing


The theme for Week 3 & 4: Oct. 17-31

The second theme, ‘Digital Skills’ presents educational activities that inform the general public

on Internet security. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased digitalization in everyday life. This

new hyper-connected world brings the need for an awareness of current skills for citizens to stay

on top of trends, and be safe online. The theme covers e-privacy matters such as personal data

protection, cyber bullying, and cyber stalking. The key message conveys the importance of

cyber hygiene and establishing good practices online.


Some brief hygiene tips on how you can celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month

Start off Cyber Security Awareness Month by opening up your computer and running your

antivirus program on a deep scan. Throughout the month take time to look at all your devices

and run scans on them to ensure that they’re secure and free from viruses.

Change the password on your Network just to be certain, and update the security software on

all of your devices. Every day the internet becomes more dangerous for those who don’t secure

their devices.

In the view of the leading cybersecurity service provider company CBNITS, if you find any

anomaly in your system that you can’t solve by yourself, it is always better to engage experts.


Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting networks, systems, hardware, and data from digital

attacks. Gone are the days of simple firewalls and antivirus software being your sole security

measures. Cybersecurity risk is increasing, driven by global connectivity and usage of cloud

services.

What changes and precautions are you taking to streamline your Cyber Security plan for

the entire year?

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