October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. (I forgot to get my greeting cards for it.)
Check out StaySafeOnline.org's top tips to keep you safe online:
- Know who you're dealing with online.
- Keep your web browsers and operating system up to date.
- Back up important files.
- Protect your children online.
- Use security software tools as your first line of defense.
- Use strong passwords or strong authentication technology to help protect your personal information.
- Learn what to do if something goes wrong.
Many of you probably have the hardware and software in place. But when was the last time you checked that everything was running correctly and up to date? Take a few minutes to inventory and verify.
This is also a good time to focus on how your kids are using the internet and to make sure they are aware of the risks. It has been 12 months since the last National Cyber Security Awareness Month and your kids are a year older. Take a look at StaySafeOnline.org's Protect Your Children section including:
- Safety and Security
- Searching, Filtering, and Monitoring Tools
- Cyber Bullying and Harassment
- What Your Child is Doing Online
There is also a great collection of information for Educators on Cyber Security.
