Adopt a Maintenance Mindset
As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, or NCSAM, the National Cyber Security Alliance is advising all computer users to "Protect IT" by taking precautions such as updating to the latest security software, Web browser and operating system.
The nonprofit public-private partnership, which works with the Department of Homeland Security as well as private sector sponsors, including Symantec and Microsoft, advised computer users on ways to protect their personal data and information, as well as how to use WiFi safely.
Know more: freelance online jobs
Protect IT is the third pillar of the NCSA"s overarching message around this month"s awareness program, which focuses on key areas related to citizen privacy, consumer devices and e-commerce security. Outreach programs such as this one call upon consumers as well as businesses to take responsibility for protecting electronic data.
October 2019 is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month #BeCyberSmart
"National Cyber Security Awareness month is an opportunity to advocate for informed policies and business models," said Jim Purtilo, associate professor in the computer science department at the University of Maryland.
"While it is always in order for citizens to take responsibility for their own safety, that task sure would be easier if businesses and agencies shouldered a fair share of the liability for tech tragedies," he told TechNewsWorld.