Did you know 90% of cyber attacks succeed because of human error?
Or that sensitive personal information in your email or text message can potentially be seen by anyone on the web?
And that delaying security updates to your operating system can expose your personal information?
In the future, it’s likely computer systems will have new protocols, email will be encrypted, and you’ll probably not have to worry about security.
Until that happens, your information and devices are only as secure as you can make them.
Which is why it’s important to stay safe and don’t get hacked!
The Quad Cyber Challange
You’re invited to join people around the world April 10-14, 2023 to improve your cyber hygiene and keep you and your digital devices safe.
Dedicate an hour or more to participate in activities to make cyberspace safe and secure for everyone.
The Quad Cyber Challenge is organized by the Quad Partners of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
All kinds of country-specific activities and resources are available, ranging from:
- Cyber Challenge checklist
- Cyber Security Quiz
- Setting up and performing regular backups
- Best practices for securing your home network
- Many other resources
Accept the Challenge
Won’t you join me?
While the challenge seems to be directed to corporations, schools, universities, and governments, everyone can participate.
The resources and activities are available online for everyone.
I took the Australian Cyber Security Centre four-minute online cyber security quiz and received a:
Well done! You’re almost there!
with a reminder of a few other steps I could take to be even more secure.
The How Not To Get Hacked seven-part video series of short, less than two-minute captioned videos included a slew of best security practices and tips from Microsoft, Amazon, and Google security experts.
Wrapping Up
Build your awareness of cybersecurity, protect yourself, and reduce your risks of being hacked by participating in the Quad Cyber Challenge.
A few steps will go far in keeping you and your digital devices safe and secure.
