United We Defend: Empowering the #HumanFirewall in Cybersecurity

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth 🎉🔒

In this second part of #DerettiTalks#CyberAwareness

💡United We Defend: Empowering the #HumanFirewall in Cybersecurity

👥 The role of cybersecurity is a collective effort, transcending individual and organizational boundaries, where each of us plays a pivotal role.

🛡️As we usher into a future where digital and physical realms are seamlessly integrated, our vigilance, knowledge, and adherence to cybersecurity protocols will define our nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. #SecurityForAll

💸 Today’s interconnected world demands robust cybersecurity, and with cybercrime expected to cost $6 trillion globally this year, proactive measures must be taken. Companies and individuals alike are vulnerable to attack; thus, strong passwords, updated software, and regular education 📚 are essential tools for thwarting threats.

🔐At the core of effective defense is #SecurityAwareness.

😱 #HumanError accounts for 85% of reported data breaches in 2020 alone. Thus, organizations must implement comprehensive training programs that address current risks, empowering teams to recognize and mitigate potential dangers successfully.

🌐Knowledge truly is power when it comes to fighting cybercrime! #HumanFactor#SecurityTraining

🏛️ #NationalSecurityInFocus – Governments play a pivotal role in spearheading initiatives that counter-current cyber threats and anticipate future challenges. National defense is no longer confined to physical borders; the cyber frontier is a critical battleground where future wars will be fought. Safeguarding critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and public services is a mandate that underscores the synergy between cybersecurity and national well-being.

⚔️”We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be.” – Winston Churchill

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#DerettiTech
Microsoft Security
Katie Arrington
National Counterintelligence and Security Center