Cyber Security Awareness
The theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 is “Secure Our World.” Launched in 2023, Secure Our World empowers everyone to understand how we are increasingly connected through digital tools, and more of our sensitive information is online.
Between the strong passwords entered, 6-digit pins texted to our phones, and fingerprints scanned, cybersecurity is a constant part of our everyday lives. When done right, these everyday practices greatly improve our online safety and give us the peace of mind that our data, finances, organizations, and families are protected.
While we’ve seen incredible technological advancements, like AI, the tried-and-true cyber basics still apply and are greatly effective at keeping you safe. This is why we continue to highlight the four simple ways to stay safe online during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and encourages individuals and businesses to take essential cybersecurity steps every day to Secure Our World and stay safe online.
FAST FACTS
According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! report:
- 84% of people considered online safety a priority
- Only 38% of people use unique passwords for all their accounts
- About a third of respondents began using a password manager after receiving cyber
training - 79% of respondents were familiar with multifactor authentication.
- 70% of those who have heard of MFA security measures know how to use it
- Only 36% of people always install software updates when they become available
- 69% of people express confidence in their ability to identify phishing attempts
- 51% of Americans actively report cybercrimes, particularly instances of phishing.