ONLINE SAFETY & SECURITY ARE SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES
Think about how many times you have gone online in the past week. What did you do while online? Check your e-mail? Track your finances? Share pictures? Download videos?
The internet today has become an invaluable resource in both our personal and professional lives. We have access to more information than ever. With this added accessibility comes a great deal of risk and added responsibility.
We are excited to announce that North Valley Bank has become a partner of STOP.THINK.CONNECT., the global cybersecurity education and awareness campaign. The campaign's objective is to help you become more aware of growing threats and arm you with the tools to protect yourself, your family, North Valley Bank, and our national security.
As a partner, North Valley Bank will promote the importance of online safety and help our community stay safer and more secure online. Online safety and security are shared responsibilities; together we can make a positive impact in our digital world.
Industry estimates losses in 2008 as high as $1 trillion as a result of intellectual property and data theft.i
A 2010 Data Breach Investigation Report reported that 96% of breaches were avoidable through simple or intermediate actions. ii
The STOP.THINK.CONNECT. Campaign offers the following advice:
- STOP: Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems.
- THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family’s.
- CONNECT: Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.
More information and print materials are available to you below.
i White House Cyberspace Policy Review http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/Cyberspace_Policy_Review_final.pdf
ii 2010 Data Breach Investigation Report conducted by Verizon in cooperation with the United States Secret Service http://www.verizonbusiness.com/resources/reports/rp_2010-data-breach-report_en_xg.pdf
CYBERSECURITY 101
At home, at work, and at school, our growing dependence on technology demands greater security online. Individuals are our country’s first line of defense in guarding against online risks. For this reason, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, requiring awareness and vigilance from every citizen, community, and country.
SPREAD THE WORD
The internet offers a world of opportunities. People of all ages share photos and videos, build online profiles, text each other, and create avatars. These ways of socializing and communicating can be fulfilling and, yet, they come with risks.
Ransomware
As technology evolves, the prevalence of ransomware attacks is growing among businesses and consumers alike. It’s important for digital citizens to be vigilant about basic digital hygiene in an increasingly connected world.