Cybersecurity Awareness Month is coming
One weak login can stop your day.
A fast phish can drain time and trust.
Power up your Core 4 today so your team keeps moving.
1) Turn on MFA where it matters most
Start with email, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, payroll, banking, and VPN or remote access.
Use an authenticator app when you can. Passkeys are even better when available.
How to do it fast: open Security settings and enable two-step or MFA.
Power Moves
- Add MFA for admins first.
- Add MFA for anyone who approves payments.
- Save recovery codes in a safe place.
2) Make passwords stronger and easier
Use long passphrases. Make each one unique.
Store them in a password manager so your team does not reuse logins.
This is a Core 4 habit you can set up in minutes.
Power Moves
- Change any shared account right now.
- Move shared access to roles or groups.
- Turn on the manager’s browser add-in for faster logins.
3) Spot a phish in 60 seconds
Slow down when something feels off.
Check the sender. Hover links. Be careful with attachments.
Report it to IT or your manager and use a known contact to verify.
Power Moves
- Reply to the team with “Report and delete.”
- Post the reporting steps in your chat tool.
- Do a 2-minute reminder in your next standup.
4) Update your software
Updates close known holes. Turn on automatic updates for your OS and browser.
Run updates for key apps and security tools today.
Power Moves
- Update laptops and phones.
- Restart after updates finish.
- Set a monthly calendar reminder.
Do this today in 20 minutes
- Add MFA to email and your finance app.
- Change one high risk shared password to a passphrase in your manager.
- Run system and browser updates, then restart.
Why now
Cybersecurity Awareness Month starts in October. It highlights these Core 4 steps for everyone, from families to small teams. Doing them early sets a strong tone for the month.
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