October Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Why Data Breaches Happen

Data breaches are targeted attacks that are typically carried out by exploiting system vulnerabilities. These attacks can occur for multiple reasons, including using out of date software that can create a hole that allows an attacker to input malware onto a computer to steal user data.

Protect Yourself From Data Breaches

1. Understand your network and minimize your data inventory.

2. Safeguard your data by utilizing encryption.

3. Educate your employees by requiring mandatory end of the day computer shutdowns.

4. Implement password protection by adding time out features for all computers.