4 Actions 4 Cyber Safety – Ep 426 

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is just around the corner. It’s that time of year when we all take a moment to up our game in the digital world. Whether it’s creating stronger passwords, being mindful of phishing emails, or updating our software regularly, it’s a reminder that our online safety matters. So, listen to this week’s podcast to find ways to keep cybersecurity top of mind and make sure our digital lives are as secure as possible!

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4 Actions 4 Cyber Safety – Ep 426

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HIPAA Briefs

HIPAA requires regulated entities to train their staff on HIPAA and what it requires and to have regular security awareness training.

There is a lot of free content on the internet for security awareness training, so no one should have any excuses as to why they aren’t training their staff. Two that quickly come to mind, and ones we talk about often, include 405(d) Knowledge on Demand and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

405(d) Tip of the Week

4 Actions 4 Cyber Safety

How To Get Involved In Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month

2023 Key Messages

1. [10:09] Enable Multi-Factor Authentication
2. [12:21] Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager
3. [18:09] Update Your Software
4. [21:41] Recognize and Report Phishing Attacks

• 78% of people consider staying secure online a priority
• 57% of respondents say they are worried about cybercrime
• 46% felt frustrated while staying secure online
• 39% of users felt information on how to stay secure online is confusing

• 33% create unique passwords for all accounts
  • 18% of individuals have downloaded a password manager
• 43% of respondents have never heard of multi-factor authentication.
  • Out of the 57% of the participants who had heard about it:
    • 79% applied it at least once and 94% of them reporting that they were still using MFA
• 92% of respondents took action after a security training
  • 58% say they are better at recognizing phishing
  • 45% started using strong and unique passwords
  • 40% started using MFA
  • 40% started regularly installing software updates

It is encouraging that a lot of people took steps to better secure their lives after security training. Just think what more consistent training can do for our lives.

The key to getting people to pay attention and be aware of cybersecurity safeguards is to do something consistently. Training doesn’t have to be flashy, just reiterate the basics. Have a positive tone and make it simple to understand. You want people to feel like they are learning something, that it’s not complicated, they understand what it is they should be doing and why they should be doing it… the basics.

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