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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Make Cybersecurity a Habit, Not a Headline

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In recent weeks, as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ve focused on raising awareness, exploring personal motivators, and sharing practical knowledge to help everyone become more cyber safe. Now it’s time to build on it with personal commitment and everyday practice. While cybersecurity is a collective goal, its success hinges on individual accountability and consistent action.

Why Cybersecurity Is a Daily Skill

Much like physical fitness or learning a language, cybersecurity requires regular attention and effort. The digital threats we face evolve constantly, and so must our habits. Practicing cybersecurity daily helps us stay ahead of risks, protect our personal data, and contribute to a safer digital environment for our institutions and communities.

When individuals take ownership of their cybersecurity practices, the benefits ripple outward:

  • Personally, you reduce your risk of identity theft, financial loss, and privacy breaches.
  • Institutionally, you help safeguard systems, data, and operations from disruption and compromise.

Four Simple Practices to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity

You don’t need to be a tech expert to make a big impact. Start with these four foundational habits:

  1. Use long, unique passwords stored in a password manager
  2. Enable multifactor authentication (MFA)
  3. Stay alert to scams and report suspicious activity
  4. Update device software and let them restart fully

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a human one. By practicing these habits daily, you’re not only protecting yourself but also contributing to a culture of security that benefits everyone.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Stay aware. Stay accountable. Stay secure.

Show Off Your Cyber Skills: Catch the Phish!

Your journey toward earning a Cybersecure Digital Badge continues! This week, test your phishing detection skills by participating in the “Catch the Phish” quiz on Bridge. Click on the applicable link below to get started:

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For Faculty and Staff