OCTOBER 2024

Cyber Security Awareness Month

'Cyber security is everyone's business'

October is Cyber Awareness Month, a reminder for all Australians to stay secure online. This year’s theme is 'Cyber security is everyone's business'

This year, we encourage you to take time to talk cyber security with your family, friends and colleagues, and urge them to take action.

Cybercrime reports are increasing and malicious cyber activity continues to pose a risk to every Australian.

Cyber security is everyone’s business. By taking simple steps, together, we can make Australia the most secure place to do business.

5 steps to improve your cyber security and protect against threats online:

1

Keep devices updated automatically

Enabling automatic updates on your devices ensures you're always protected against the latest security vulnerabilities.

2

Enable multi-factor authentication

Multi-Factor (MFA) adds an extra layer of security that significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access to you account, even if your password is compromised.

3

Back up important data

Regularly backing up data, including your Microsoft 365 emails and contacts, protects your data from ransomware or hardware failures. ShadowSafe offers a secure system that backs your data up to 5 times per day to a secure, seperate cloud.

4

Use password managers

Password managers help you generate and store complex passwords and manage the sharing of passwords securely within your team.

5

Check before your click

Don't be quick to click on links you find in emails and on websites. Be 'cyber aware' and consider the legitimacy of the websites and emails you interact with. Verify the source before clicking on a link or downloading an attachment.

Does something seem out of place?

If you see something suspicious or you believe that your account or device may be compromised, speak up. Inform your manager and IT provider as soon as possible.

If you're a client of ShadowSafe, notify our team using the support channels.