 29 September 2023 Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 – Be cyber wise, don’t compromise |
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to improve their cyber security knowledge and take action to protect their information and devices. The theme for Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 is ‘be cyber wise – don’t compromise’. We’re encouraging you to take 4 simple steps to be cyber wise: 1. Update your devices regularly 2. Turn on multi-factor authentication 3. Backup your important files 4. Use passphrases and password managers. Even these small steps make can make significant improvements to your cyber security. Most cybercriminals exploit knowledge gaps to compromise your devices and information, so becoming more cyber wise, and sharing your knowledge with friends and family, can help us all stay more secure online. Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. We can all do our bit to be cyber wise. Take these simple steps to improve the security of our devices and accounts, and share the Cyber Security Awareness Month resources available on cyber.gov.au. What can you do You can get involved by accessing the resources and guidance for Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 on cyber.gov.au. Complete a quiz to test your cyber security knowledge and access guidance to improve your cyber security. Spread the word Be sure to follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest campaign content and practical advice to help Australians stay secure online. Kind regards, ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre |