Cyber Security Awareness Month – Get Involved and Stay Safe
Cyber Security Awareness Month – Get Involved and Stay Safe October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland is here…
World Password Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in May every year. This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of strong passwords and their role in protecting our online identity and safeguarding organisations from cyber threats. It reminds us that we must take our passwords seriously and use them responsibly to protect ourselves, our personal information and organisations from cyber threats.
Passwords are the first line of defence in our digital world. They protect online accounts, personal information, and sensitive data from cybercriminals. Unfortunately, many of us still use weak passwords or reuse the same password for multiple accounts in our personal and work life. This practice makes online accounts vulnerable to cyber attacks.
To improve password security within an organisation, there are several measures which you can implement:
In conclusion, World Password Day reminds us of the importance of strong passwords and their role in safeguarding online accounts and sensitive data. We must take password security seriously and use ‘strong enough and long enough’ unique passwords for each account. By doing so, we can protect ourselves and our organisation from cyber threats and stay safe online.