Arkansas State Bank Department

Oct 23rd, 2024

Help Us Secure Our World this Cybersecurity Awareness Month 

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online, protect your personal data, and ultimately help secure our world. 

The Arkansas State Bank Department is proud to be a Champion and support this online safety and education initiative this October. The theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Secure Our World! This initiative reminds us that there are simple actions we can take every day to protect ourselves, our families, and businesses from online threats. 

A strong cyber security posture is important all year long.  We encourage you to use these helpful tips to improve your cyber security awareness and protect yourself against ongoing threats.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on the top four ways to stay safe online: 

1. Use strong passwords and a password manager 
2. Turn on multifactor authentication 
3. Recognize and report phishing 
4. Update software

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. For more information about ways to keep you and your family safe online, please visit https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month and https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/.