A CISO Explains 4 Steps that Make it Easy to Stay Safe Online

To secure our world, Cybersecurity Awareness Month encourages four steps that make it easy to stay safe online. As a CISO, my team and I advocate for these practices constantly within our organization. If you are a security practitioner looking to bolster cybersecurity awareness, here’s a brief look at how we explain these steps to help make staying safe online easier. 
Before we dive in, making cybersecurity practices relatable and clear is key to the adoption at any organization. Consider the recent disclosure of a new vulnerability affecting web applications. This is the type of real-life scenario that can be used to make the following information more relatable. New vulnerabilities like this one are what makes the first step so important. 
Software Updates – The Why & How 
Software updates are essential for keeping your computer secure and up-to-date. They can fix bugs, improve performance, add new features, and make your software compatible with new hardware and software. …