Cyber Security Threats

October is the designated "National Cybersecurity Awareness Month," in the United States and Canada, to educate and engage the community, from government agencies, private enterprise to external audiences, about the need to protect against emerging cyber threats. Today, we need to use Internet more than ever, to do everything from shopping, banking, to socializing, and in this interconnected world, we are constantly sharing sensitive information, which cyber criminals are always on the lookout for. Cyber threats are continually improving in sophistication and advancing capabilities, from both state and non-state actors, therefore everyone has to be increasingly diligent, vigilant and aware of the consequences of their online activities. No matter where or what device we are connecting from, our choices can enable or prevent cyber intrusions.

In a cyber security strategy, people may be the weakest link but they can be continually educated to be cyber aware by following simple steps in their daily activities to …show more content…
For many employees in an organization, security processes may be a new domain, they may struggle with understanding and therefore employing. Security teams have to explain in easy to understand, layman terms the need for such security measures to create awareness and strengthen them.
Training
Security training should be an ongoing process and not a one off thing annually. Security measures require reinforcement and constant testing. Computer-based Training is a tool to help employees comprehend the security processes and to improve skillset among everyone for reinforcing positive security practices. Training should encompass online, live presentations and published materials. Training should preferably be in short but multiple, lively sessions, to get the message across without being boring.
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