Reposted from CISA/DHS

Every day, you and your organizations are on the front lines of how connected we are, and you see the impact of emerging technologies at home, work, school and across our communities. With those new technologies, however, come new and growing risks from cyberattacks. Recent incidents across various sectors—nonprofits, private companies, health care, academia, and government—serve as stark reminders of the vulnerabilities we all face. To address these challenges, last September, CISA Director Jen Easterly launched the Secure Our World program. This year-round cybersecurity awareness initiative focuses on four simple steps we can all take every day to stay safe online:

 

• Strong passwords: Use passwords that are long, random, and unique to each account, and use a password manager to generate them and to save them.

• Multifactor authentication: Use MFA to protect our most important data, including email, financial accounts, and social media.

• Recognize and report phishing: Think before you click! Be cautious of unsolicited emails, texts, or calls asking you for personal information.

• Update software. Enable automatic updates on software so the latest security patches keep our devices continuously protected. These actions are crucial, but they require a collective effort to succeed. That's where you come in – your voice has the power to influence your members, customers, vendors, employees, and the public. By partnering with CISA on the Secure Our World program, you can help amplify its message, drive behavior change and reduce the online risks we all face. Will you join us? The attached Secure Our World Opportunities Guide provides several easy ways to partner with us. Some examples include:

•            Share CISA’s free Secure Our World resources with your employees and stakeholders.

•            Collaborate with us to co-brand or develop tailored content.

•            Raise awareness via social media by posting or reposting our materials.

•            Host an event and request a CISA speaker to engage your community.

•            Sign up for free cyber-hygiene services to reduce the risk of successful cyber-attacks.

Partnering in this critical effort will help reduce cyber risks across the Nation. By participating, you also gain access to Cybersecurity Awareness Month resources, ensuring that your organization is equipped to promote online safety throughout October 2024 and beyond. Your contribution is essential. Together, we can make a significant impact in protecting ourselves, our organizations and our critical infrastructure.

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