Though threats to cyber-security may regularly make the news, we as a company know how to guard against them, but we can’t do it without your help!
That’s why we’re recognising Cyber-Security Awareness month this October by sharing tips to stay cyber secure, both at work and at home and look out for special events in Carnival House. National Cyber-Security Awareness Month occurs every October and although hackers may sound scary, it’s easy to become a champion for cyber-security and privacy. Take a look at these easy tips that will keep you, your fellow employees and our company cyber-safe…
Strong Passwords
Always utilise numbers, symbols and uppercase letters to strengthen your passwords – avoid using the same password across multiple accounts to fortify your security.
Recognise and Report Phishing:
Use the ‘Submit a Phish’ tool in your Outlook toolbar to report malicious phishing attempts and prevent attacks from spreading.
Cyber-Security Awareness Training Video – Understanding URLs
Verify Senders, links and attachments: Stay vigilant when receiving emails, text messages or phone calls – never click on links or attachments from unknown senders. Learn what makes a URL received in an email or other means suspicious in this Understanding URLs Video which breaks down the parts of a URL to show how hackers can manipulate them to their gain and everyone else’s loss. You’ll learn:
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- The fundamental parts of the URL structure
- What makes a URL received in an email or other means suspicious
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Check out this info-graphic to learn more about uncovering and reviewing links.
Cyber-Security Awareness Mini-Game – Can You Keep the Hacker from Breaching our Network?
Test your cyber-security knowledge by keeping a hacker from breaching our network in this Cybersecurity Mini-Game. In this browser-based mini-game, answer security awareness training-related questions correctly, and you’ll move closer to the workstation. Answer incorrectly, and the hacker will move closer. Stop the hacker, get to that workstation, and save the organisation. Game on!
Cyber-Security Awareness Training Video – Two-Factor Authentication Attack
Having two-factor or multi-factor authentication (where you log in with your credentials and approve on another device) can still leave you vulnerable to a phishing attack if you don’t stop, look, and think before taking action on a phishing link. In this five-minute video module, Kevin Mitnick demonstrates how. You’ll learn:
- How attackers can get around two-factor authentication (via an attached or linked-to document, such as a CV
- Red flags of a suspicious email related to a seemingly legitimate two-factor authentication request
Keep Cyber-Security at the Top of your Mind while Working from Home
Please also remember that working remotely brings its own information security risks and challenges. That’s why we’re sharing a training course offering a refresher on staying secure online while working from home. You’ll learn:
- Some common technology problems to stay aware of when working from home
- Basic necessary steps to secure your home environment for remote work
- Essential best practices to implement for success while working remotely
Need some hints to help thwart the hacker? Check out this infographic.
You are a crucial brick in our cyber-security fortress and we rely on you to keep yourself, our employees and company safe from cyber-criminals. Always report suspicious emails by clicking on ‘submit a phish’ in Outlook to prevent the fraudsters from getting away! and thank you for your vigilance.
More about the events coming to Carnival House in this week’s Weekly Update.
Thank you for your vigilance and remember to use the above tips to stay ship to shore always secure.