San Diego Business Journal shines light on cyber risk, resilience

October 8, 2024
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TLDR:

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and San Diego is a target-rich community for cybercrime. CCOE suggests four key areas to eliminate 98% of cybercrime: Recognize and Report Phishing, Use Strong Passwords, Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication, and Update Software. Cybercrime involves international intrigue and can have serious economic impacts. CCOE advocates for a larger and more diverse cyber workforce.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and San Diego is a target-rich community for cybercrime. CCOE suggests four key areas to eliminate 98% of cybercrime: Recognize and Report Phishing, Use Strong Passwords, Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication, and Update Software. Cybercrime involves international intrigue and can have serious economic impacts. CCOE advocates for a larger and more diverse cyber workforce.

Month Spotlights Cyber Risk, Resilience

If Hollywood wanted to create a movie about cybersecurity, it would be hard pressed to find a better location than San Diego. The region has a large concentration of military assets, defense contractors, and a rich store of data, making it a target-rich environment for cybercrime. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CCOE recommends four key steps to reduce cybercrime. The organization also highlights the economic impacts of cybercrime and the importance of building a diverse cyber workforce.

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