Experts Speak Out: Managing Digital Risk During NCSAM ? and Beyond
From breach notifications to threat intelligence and industry research “du jour,” it’s easy to get caught up in the latest cybersecurity headline. Whether you’re “in the business” or not, concern continues to grow over staying safe online.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) – celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2018 – aims to help consumers and businesses understand the dos and don’ts of cybersecurity best practice – both at home and at work – every October.
Does that mean everyone in the industry is pausing to observe this “holiday?” Hardly, but as former industry journalist Selena Larson noted on Twitter: “It’s easy to make fun of, but a lot of people still don’t use basic security practices. It’s good to remember not everyone knows everything, and if you have the opportunity, help others learn more (no matter the month).”
In that spirit, RSA asked a handful of industry experts for their tips and best practices for keeping individuals and/or organizations secure – not only during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but throughout the year.
Here’s the advice they shared:
Utilize native multi-factor authentication capabilities within your email client.
“Sometimes you need to get physical with cybercriminals. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) in your email app (a simple switch in your Gmail, AOL or Yahoo mail, or your corporate email) and your phone becomes a physical key to unlock your email account. Cyber thieves know they’ve been defeated when they hack into email accounts with (Read more...)
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