Webinar: Protecting Against Identity Theft and Cybercrime

On Thursday, November 2, at 4:30 p.m. ET, Raymond James is thrilled to offer you and your family the opportunity to hear from Jeff Lanza, a former FBI agent, share stories on what cybercriminals are doing today and what you can do to protect against these threats.

Joining Jeff will be the Raymond James business information security lead, Jessica Rice, who will explain what Raymond James does to protect your investments from these threats.

Join us for a free seminar to stand against cybercrime and learn how to spot and avoid some of the most popular scams.

Register here

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Carson Advisory Group

Cybersecurity awareness is the knowledge and understanding of potential cybersecurity threats, best practices, and the importance of protecting digital information and assets. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding individuals, organizations, and society as a whole from cyber threats. Here are some key aspects of cybersecurity awareness:

1. Understanding Cyber Threats: Awareness begins with understanding the various cyber threats, including malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering, and more. Knowing the types of threats that exist is the first step in defending against them.
2. Password Management: Promoting strong password practices, such as creating complex and unique passwords, regularly changing them, and using password managers, helps protect accounts and data.
3. Phishing Awareness: Recognizing phishing emails and social engineering attempts is critical. People should be cautious about clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
4. Software Updates: Awareness about the importance of keeping software, operating systems, and applications up to date to patch vulnerabilities is vital. Cybercriminals often exploit outdated software.
5. Data Protection: Understand the value of personal and sensitive data and the importance of safeguarding it. This includes encryption and secure data storage.
6. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Encourage the use of 2FA to add an extra layer of security to online accounts. This is particularly important for email, financial, and social media accounts.
7. Social Media Awareness: Be aware of the information shared on social media. Cybercriminals can use publicly available information for phishing or other attacks.
8. Safe Browsing Habits: Encourage safe browsing practices, including verifying website authenticity and not clicking on suspicious links.
9. Mobile Device Security: Understand the risks associated with mobile devices and the need for secure device settings, app permissions, and regular updates.
10. Cyber Hygiene: Emphasize good cyber hygiene, such as logging out of accounts on shared computers, using secure Wi-Fi connections, and not leaving devices unlocked.
11. Incident Reporting: Ensure that individuals know how to report any cybersecurity incidents or suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities or IT departments.
12. Cybersecurity Training: Organizations should provide cybersecurity training to employees, covering relevant policies and procedures.
13. Family and Community Education: It's essential to extend cybersecurity awareness to family members and communities to protect everyone from cyber threats.
14. Regular Awareness Updates: The threat landscape is constantly evolving. Regularly update your knowledge and awareness to stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices.
15. Legal and Ethical Considerations: Be aware of the legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity. Respect privacy laws and follow ethical guidelines when handling digital information.

Cybersecurity awareness is an ongoing process. Staying informed and educating oneself and others is a collective effort to create a more secure digital environment. Whether you're an individual or part of an organization, being proactive about cybersecurity awareness can help mitigate risks and protect against potential cyber threats.

Find more information here: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month

Raymond James is not affiliated with Jeff Lanza and does not necessarily endorse any of his opinions.