Apparo champions cybersecurity efforts this Cybersecurity Month with the National Cybersecurity Alliance
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort to help everyone stay safe and protected when using technology whenever and however you connect. Apparo is proud to champion this online safety and education initiative this October to ensure nonprofits remain well-informed participants in this global cybersecurity movement.
All month long, we are promoting these key behaviors to encourage everyone to take control of their online lives. There are all kinds of ways to stay safe and secure online but even just practicing these cybersecurity basics can make a huge difference:
- Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager
- Turn on Multifactor Authentication
- Recognize and Report Phishing
- Update Your Software
In addition to promoting these key cybersecurity behaviors, we are thrilled to announce our Cybersecurity Webinar series designed exclusively for nonprofits: “Easy and Affordable Cybersecurity Strategies for Nonprofits.” Throughout October, we invite you to join us as we delve into practical strategies tailored to bolster the online resilience of nonprofits.
Free Cybersecurity Educational Opportunities in October:
10/12/2023 Part 1: Gain insight into the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape while uncovering practical tips & tricks for nonprofits. Presented by Jim Rappl, Senior Business Advisor at WorkSmart
10/19/2023 Part 2: Building upon the foundation of Part 1, delve deeper into strategies to fortify your nonprofit’s mission and protect its stakeholders from cyber threats. Presented by Jim Rappl, Senior Business Advisor at WorkSmart.
10/26/2023 Part 3: Join former National Security Agency hacker Steve Sharer to learn how you can specifically improve the security of your Microsoft365 and Google Workspace business platforms. Steve will cover top techniques he’s used to help nonprofits improve their resilience against cyber attacks. In addition, he’ll share free resources you can use to start improving the security of your organization’s technology platforms.
Register for these opportunities here.
Spread the word! We want to help you, your clients and stakeholders, as well as your family, friends, and our community stay safe all year long, too. We encourage you to partner with CISA for Cybersecurity Awareness Month by emailing [email protected] and signing up as an individual Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion. After signing up, you’ll receive a toolkit of free resources, including simple steps you can take to #SecureOurWorld.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is co-managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and National Cybersecurity Alliance. For more information about ways to keep you and your family safe online visit https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month and https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/.
