The top ten cybersecurity practices for every employee are: First, think before you click — verify links and sender addresses before clicking anything in email. Second, use a password manager to create unique, strong passwords for every account. Third, enable multi-factor authentication on every account that offers it. Fourth, report suspicious emails to IT immediately — your quick action may prevent a breach. Fifth, lock your computer when you leave your desk. Sixth, keep software and operating systems updated. Seventh, avoid using public Wi-Fi for work without a VPN. Eighth, be skeptical of urgent requests — phishers create artificial urgency to bypass your critical thinking. Ninth, don't plug unknown USB drives into your computer. Tenth, know your organization's data handling policies.
Security awareness training — delivered through platforms available via our AppDirect and Pax8 partnerships — reinforces these practices with regular simulated phishing tests and microlearning modules.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, make security training a priority. Contact RTS.