October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This month is the 19th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States, cosponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This year’s campaign theme is “See Yourself in Cyber,” focusing on the people part of cybersecurity. CISA notes “while cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people.” It’s an appropriate theme in today’s threat environment where it has been widely reported that about 85 percent of security incidents involve a human element.

Every user from the newest hire to senior management has a role in effective cybersecurity. Training is a critical part of a cybersecurity program. The goal should be to promote constant security awareness, by every user, every day, every time they’re using technology. Users should be aware of current threats and how to protect against them; know what to do if there’s an incident; and know how to get answers to questions. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a good time for a refresher, followed by periodic repetition.

Click here to read more from CISA.

Click here to read more from the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

This tip courtesy of the ACBA Legal Technology and e-Discovery Committee.