Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cyber threats are getting faster and smarter. New and evolving technology, such as Super Intelligence is accelerating the rate at which hackers can find and take advantage of weak spots in our computer software and systems. That puts our country and economy at risk. 

But we can fight back. We encourage everyone to explore the tips and resources on this page. 

Everyone should take these 4 core steps

• Avoid and report phishing scams.   
• Use strong passwords.  
• Use multifactor authentication and a password manager.  
• Update software. 

Organizations of all sizes can take additional steps

• Use logging on your systems 
• Back up data 
• Encrypt data 
• Get a .gov domain if eligible   
• Report cyber incidents to CISA
• Have an incident response plan and use it
• Be prepared for system disruptions

And for those who own or operate critical infrastructure, we invite you to join us in practicing the 3Rs of Cybersecurity: Reduce, Replace, Recover:

• Reduce attack surfaces
• Replace end-of-support devices
• Recover quickly to sustain operations

You can help reduce the risk of cyberattacks and keep our nation safer by taking advantage of CISA’s no-cost cyber hygiene services.