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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Held every October, NCSAM raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity to ensure that everyone has the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.

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Provident Bank - Information Security is a proud Champion of the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

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NCSAM encourages everyone to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Provident Bank is a NCSAM Champion, and we are working to promote key behaviors that help you #SecureOurWorld. Visit our Security Center to learn more about this global initiative.

 

Strong, Unique Passwords

Protect your information and accounts with strong, unique passwords. Create passwords that are long, complex, and difficult to guess by  making them unique per account and combining 16+ characters, a random mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Use a Password Manager

As our online lives expand, we’ve gone from having just a few passwords to today, where we might manage upwards of 100 passwords or more. Password managers enable strong password habits with recommendations for strong passwords and the ability to manage unique passwords per account. Create and store strong passwords safely – many are free and easy to use.

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Everywhere

Many people don’t realize that multi-factor authentication is an incredibly important tool that goes a long way in keeping accounts secure. Multifactor authentication stops attackers even when they have your password. Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible to better protect your online accounts and information.

Keep Software Updated

One of the easiest ways to keep information secure is to keep your software and apps updated. Updates fix general software problems and provide new security patches where criminals might otherwise get in. Be sure to turn on automatic updates, restart when prompted, and close the door on known vulnerabilities.

Scrutinize Every Message

Phishing attacks have become an increasingly common problem for organizations of all sizes and can be very difficult to spot. It’s important for every individual to pause before acting. Urgency and pressure are scammer tactics. Skepticism is your superpower.

 

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