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2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) Recap | Tips, Tricks, & More

Written by Mat Zoglio | Dec 1, 2023 8:58:04 PM

In today’s age, staying ahead of cyberthreats is an absolute necessity. October's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month gave businesses an opportunity to reflect on their cyber posture, educate teams, and contribute to the public’s overall knowledge on the growing topic.

At Zog, we took the opportunity to help demystify the complexities of cybersecurity. Throughout the month, we shared a series of videos, each offering practical, easy-to-follow tips aimed at helping both businesses and individuals strengthen their cyber defenses.

From password fundamentals to securing your remote work environments, our team covered a variety of topics in a bite-sized fashion. Each video should be easy to digest and is meant to help trigger actionable follow up.

Dive into our recap below!

Secure Our World – CISA kicks off the 20th Anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

 

 

The Magic of 2FA

 

 

 

Tips to Spot Sneaky Phishing Traps

 

 

 

Strong Passwords are Your First Line of Defense

 

 

Password Managers

 

 

 

Secure Browsing in the Digital Age

 

 

 

Crafting a Secure Data Access Strategy

 

 

 

The Dangers of Phishing

 

 

 

Regular Updates are Critical

 

 

 

Regular Backups are a Lifeline

 

 

 

Do’s and Don'ts of Public WiFi

 

 

 

Physical Security in the Digital Age

 

 

Firewalls and Antivirus Software

 

 

 

Mobile Security Tips

 

 

 

Safeguarding Physical Data

 

 

 

Social Media Privacy Best Practices

 

 

 

Software Whitelisting

 

 

 

Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans

 

 

 

Staying Financially Vigilant in the Digital Age

 

 

 

Encrypted Communications

 

 

 

Third-Party Vendor Cybersecurity Musts

 

 

 

Secure IoT Devices

 

 

 

Declutter Your Digital Footprint

 

 

 

Routine Security Audits are a Must!

 

 

 

Not All Threats Come From the Outside

 

 

 

Ensure a Private and Secure Connection with a VPN

 

 

 

Data Encryption Tips

 

 

 

The Importance of Disabling Unused App Features

 

 

 

Knowledge is Protection!