Security Awareness

2020 Cyber Security Awareness Month

The month of indulging in fall foliage, all things apple and pumpkin delights, and cybersecurity! October's cybersecurity awareness month is a reminder for each of us to continue to maintain a healthy amount of skepticism with online interactions, whether it is email, text, web sites or even phone calls. Throughout the month, we will be providing articles and tips to help you stay safe online.

• Week 1: Cyber scams
• Week 2: Securing Passwords
• Week 3: Ways to spot a phishing email
• Week 4: Scam calls and securing your phone
• Week 5: Securing network devices
• 2020 Wrap Up: Thank you for doing your part to #BeCyberSmart

2019 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

• Week 1: Staying safe on social media
• Week 2: Safeguarding your mobile phone
• Week 3: Protecting your files and photos
• Week 4: Managing scam emails and how to handle them
• Week 5: Safe website browsing tips

2018 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

• Week 1: Tech Support Scams
• Week 2: Text Message Scams (Smishing)
• Week 3: Charity Scams
• Week 4: Keeping Software Up to Date
• Week 5: Social Engineering

Wrap-Up: Important Security Tips on Spam and Passwords

Antivirus

• Learn how to check if your Symantec Antivirus is up-to-date.

Devices

• Flash drives/thumb drives are small devices that have make our lives easier. Find out how to keep your device safe. Learn more...
• If you have a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet, make sure you are staying protected. Learn more...

Cyber Security

• Phishing Email

Passwords

• Do you use the same password for all your online accounts? Find out why you may be at risk. Learn more...

Scams

• Computer scams don’t always arrive in form of an e-mail. Find out the new ways identify theft is occurring. Learn more...
• Fake anti-virus pop-ups can appear on your computer without warning and can scare you into making an unnecessary purchase. Learn more...
• What should you do with all the scam e-mails you receive in your e-mail inbox? Learn more...