Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware
madhav
Tue, 10/03/2023 – 05:33
<div><p>The inception of <a href="https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cybersecurity Awareness Month</a> in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. As we are well and truly in the digital-first age, the need for <a href="mailto:https://cpl.thalesgroup.com/blog/access-management/how-to-meet-phishing-resistant-mfa-requirements">robust cybersecurity measures</a> is glaringly evident. Though significant, the early days' threats vastly differed from today's sophisticated cyberattacks. Cyber threats have evolved from poorly-written scam emails to state-sponsored attacks, ransomware onslaughts, and deepfake technologies.
As our reliance on digital infrastructure has expanded, so has the creativity and arrogance of cybercriminals. Personal and financial information, intellectual property, and even critical national infrastructure have all become attractive targets. This dynamic environment has necessitated a consistent evolution in our cybersecurity strategies.
Out with the Old, In with the New
In retrospect, past themes of Cybersecurity Awareness Months have always resonated with the pressing issues of their respective times. Themes such as “Our Shared Responsibility” and “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” emphasized collective action and individual accountability. They were rallying calls, urging everyone, from large corporations to individual users, to be stewards of their cyber safety.
This year’s emphasis on four fundamental steps to safety is a testament to our evolving understanding of cybersecurity. While the threats have grown more complex, the foundation of strong cybersecurity remains rooted in a few effective practices. This confluence of past wisdom and current imperatives underscores the importance of the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As we stand on the cusp of another digital revolution, with the proliferation of IoT devices and 5G networks, our responsibility to be cyber-aware has never been more paramount.
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