Prepare for 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Aug. 4, 2023 — The focus of the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October is on four key behaviors:

1. Turn on multifactor authentication: Using multifactor authentication can increase your ability to prevent a scammer from getting access to your account. It is available from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Instagram, LinkedIn and other companies listed here.

2. Use strong passwords and a password manager: It’s difficult to remember all the different passwords, particularly when they are complex. Having a good password manager can help keep your passwords organized. 

3. Update software regularly: The software on your phone, computer and even car needs regular updates. You not only get new features, but also a lot of security in the updates.

4. Recognize and report phishing: Take a moment and read the email. What email address sent it? Never click on a link in the email; always go to the site by typing the address manually.

For more tips on avoiding scams, visit this Federal Trade Commission site.

For more information, contact Carlos Miranda in Information Technology Services at carlos.miranda@csuci.edu or 805-437-3919.