By: Amanda Padilla, National Technology Special Committee
In October, Lambda Theta Alpha raised awareness in a national campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Members learned a few new skills and committed to learning more about how to stay safe online. This year’s theme emphasized personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity.
Protecting online data and digital resources is everyone’s responsibility. LTA’s National Technology Special Committee looks forward to year-round learning with continued awareness of the importance of information security in our digital lives.
A few key takeaways to keep in mind:
- Cybersecurity begins and ends with you. Be mindful of who is receiving your information and what you are sharing on your devices. Personal information is just as valuable as money. Use caution when asked to share information.
- Our Sisterhood relies heavily on the internet. By safeguarding our connections and reporting suspicious content, we can do our part in preventing cybercrime and threats to our sisterhood’s resources.
- An easy way to stay safe online is by using a strong password. As a reminder, “Ssnd1234” is not considered a strong password. Not sure if your password is strong? Use this tipsheet.
Interested in learning more? Check out these resources to continue learning about cybersecurity and best practices.
- Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training presented by Amazon
- Keep this cheat sheet handy for cyber safety tips presented by Dell
- Interested in getting a password manager? Check out this guide offered by the National Cybersecurity Alliance
- Interested in a career in cybersecurity? Check out these free resources:
What’s next for LTA’s National Technology Special Committee?
With the holiday season approaching, keep an eye out for a holiday security series throughout the next few months. Follow the hashtag #LTATechTuesdays on Instagram and share our tips with your friends, family, and communities.