This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024, highlighting the theme “Secure Our World.” The focus is on straightforward but effective methods to protect yourself and your business from the increasing risks in the digital world. As cyber threats continue to evolve and occur more frequently, it’s crucial for everyone, whether managing a business or being part of one, to contribute to securing sensitive data.
Simple steps to stay secure
The good news is that some of the most effective cybersecurity practices are simple and easy to implement.
- Update your devices regularly: Regular updates keep your systems secure by patching known vulnerabilities that hackers may try to exploit.
- Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA adds an extra layer of security to your accounts, ensuring that even if your password is compromised, an attacker cannot access your accounts.
- Back up important files: Ensure your data is backed up frequently. This protects your organisation from losing critical information during cyber attacks like ransomware.
- Use strong passphrases and password managers: Weak passwords are a major vulnerability. By using passphrases and password managers, you can strengthen your security and avoid common password pitfalls.
The rising cost of cybercrime
Cybercrime is a growing concern, and its financial impact is increasing. According to The Australian Signals Directorate’s 2022-23 report, the average cost of cybercrime per incident has risen by 14%. The average costs per business are staggering:
- Small Business: $46,000
- Medium Business: $97,200
- Large Business: $71,600
These figures highlight how crucial it is to invest in robust cybersecurity measures, regardless of your organisation’s size.
How Safetrac can help you stay safe
At Safetrac, we know that protecting your business starts with educating your people. Our Cybersecurity Awareness, Cyber Responsibility, and Phishing courses are designed to provide organisations and employees with practical, easy-to-understand training.
Here’s how we can help:
- Our courses feature up-to-date content that reflects the latest cyber threats and best practices, combined with interactive modules that offer engaging, practical learning experiences to teach your team how to stay secure.
- Our Compliance Platform serves as the centralised hub for all your compliance training needs, streamlining compliance training and tasks for easy auditing, reporting, and review. Easily manage course content, surveys, attestations, track staff policy acceptance, uncover knowledge gaps, and report on progress—all in one convenient platform.
Take Action this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to ensure your business is protected from online threats. By following these simple steps and educating your team with Safetrac’s comprehensive training, you can help Secure Our World and protect your organisation from the costly impact of cybercrime.
To find out how Safetrac’s tailored courses can support your cybersecurity efforts, contact us today.