October is recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), and Georgia kicked off the month Wednesday with the release of Cybersecurity in Georgia — a new resource developed by Attorney General Chris Carr and his staff for small businesses, non-profit organizations and houses of worship across the state.
Cybersecurity in Georgia provides information and tips about cyber threats, protecting data and network, training employees about cybersecurity, planning for and responding to a security breach, cyber insurance and more. Carr says this falls in line with the theme of NCSAM 2019 — which will emphasize personal accountability and stress the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and in the workplace. This year’s overarching message – Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. – will focus on key areas including citizen privacy, consumer devices, and e-commerce security.
“Cybercrime and identity theft can have a huge impact on businesses and consumers alike – from the compromise of sensitive data to financial exploitation,” said Carr. “In today’s world, it is not if, but when, an attempt will occur, so we want all Georgia organizations to be as prepared as possible to safeguard their data and their customers’ data.
“Educational awareness is still the greatest protection against cyber threats, and our Consumer Protection Division compiled these best practices that business owners and organization managers can consider when implementing their own policies and procedures.”
According to Carr, NCSAM is always marked by a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
The guide will be distributed throughout the state, Carr said. Businesses can download the guide from the Consumer Protection Division’s website CLICK HERE. You can also request a hard copy of the guide, by contacting the Consumer Protection Division at (404) 656-3790.
