Building on annual success, Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 is set to highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and to empower individuals and businesses to take cybersecurity steps by making it more accessible.
For its 9th year, Catalyst has signed on as a Champion for Cybersecurity Awareness
Month (CAM) 2024. Celebrated every October, CAM promotes cybersecurity awareness and best practices. The CAM Champions Program is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, nonprofits and other organizations committed to the theme of “Secure Our World.” The theme reminds internet users that there are plenty of simple ways to keep personal information and private data secure when online.
While most of the cybersecurity news articles are about massive data breaches and hackers, it can seem overwhelming and feel like you’re powerless against it. CAM demonstrates that cybersecurity doesn’t have to be scary. It can be easy to adopt secure habits and even bring you some peace of mind that your virtual life is safe.
As a CAM champion, Catalyst’s campaign approach includes:
- Positive – Scare tactics don’t work. Instead of using scary “hackers in hoodies” images, show people why they should care about reducing cyber risks and how strengthening their cybersecurity can, and should, be incorporated into their daily lives.
- Approachable – Cybersecurity seems like a complex subject to many, but it’s really all about people. Make it relatable and show how all of us can practice good cyber hygiene that will keep us secure and give us the peace of mind that our data, finances and families are protected.
- Simple – No jargon! Avoid acronyms like “MFA” unless you define it immediately.
- Back to basics – Even just practicing the basics can make a huge difference.
This year, CAM will focus on four key cybersecurity best practices:
- Enabling multi-factor authentication
- Using strong passwords and a password manager
- Updating software on a regular basis and turning on automated updates
- Recognizing and reporting phishing
CAM continues to build momentum and impact with the goal of providing everyone with the information they need to stay safer and more secure online. Catalyst is proud to support this far-reaching online safety awareness and education initiative which is co-led by National Cyber Security Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 and how to participate in its many activities – and remember to #SecureOurWorld.