October is internationally recognized as cyber security awareness month to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security, which includes online safety, and online privacy.
The campaign focuses on four weekly themes, based on the foundation that technology and the internet are part of our lives, and information and tips will be shared to help protect privacy and stay safer and more secure online.
Cyber Essentials
Get to know the basics of setting a secure starting point for your digital identity and online participation.
Things like managing your accounts and passwords, securing your personal information, and adopting multi-factor authentication are great ways to set a first line of defence against potential online trouble.
By being thoughtful about what information is shared online and with whom, we can successfully use the internet and digital technology for good, spreading positivity and respect.
Resources
Get to know the
online safety basics
for kids
A more secure way to protect private data:
Multi-factor Authentication
Using
strong passwords or pass-phrases
and a
to keep track of it all
If unsure, check
how secure is your password
Protecting your devices with antimalware and
keeping software up to date
Adjusting privacy settings on devices and apps