March 31st is World Backup Day. This event is a reminder for you to have a second copy of your files, including documents, photos, and emails. Instead of storing this data just in one place, such as your computer, you would also keep copies on a separate storage device and/or on a cloud service.
When people think of spring cleaning, cleaning out drawers, wiping down furniture, and vacuuming floors come to mind. But, you should not forget about cleaning out the clutter in your devices. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) recommend getting rid of unneeded digital files to prevent identity theft.
National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to plan for emergencies. This includes cyberattacks, human error, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, power outages, equipment failure, and widespread illness. If businesses do not prepare, they risk service interruption, employee downtime, lost customers, asset damage, and out-of-pocket expenses.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. The goals of this awareness month are to increase the understanding of cyber threats and to empower the American public to be more secure online.