October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to have an honest look at what’s really putting businesses at risk. Spoiler alert: it’s not always sophisticated hackers—it’s the simple, everyday stuff.
Here are four common habits that quietly leave businesses exposed:
1. Reusing Passwords Across Accounts
One breached login can be used to access dozens of platforms. Use a password manager and turn on multifactor authentication (MFA) wherever possible.
2. Ignoring Software Updates
Every time you hit “Remind Me Later,” you’re potentially leaving known security holes open. Updates exist for a reason: to patch vulnerabilities.
3. Clicking First, Thinking Later
Phishing emails are getting smarter—especially with AI-generated content. Always verify before you click or download.
4. Using Unsecured Networks
Working from the local coffee shop? Without a VPN, your data is a sitting duck.
Good cybersecurity doesn’t require fancy systems. It requires consistent habits. Tighten your team’s habits now, before a slip-up becomes a breach.
Need help training your team or locking down the basics? Let’s talk.