DATCP Offers Tips to Improve Online Privacy and Safety

Friday, September 29th, 2023 -- 3:00 PM

In observation of Governor Evers’ proclamation recognizing October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin, DATCP is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to share educational materials about how individuals and organizations can protect personal data, private information, and the digital networks and systems we all rely on.

The theme of this year’s national campaign, “Secure Our World,” emphasizes that as we become more dependent on technology, it is more important than ever to strengthen and adapt our cybersecurity habits.

Cybersecurity practices can sometimes require some effort, but they are simple, effective, and easy to remember. DATCP, DOA, WEM, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recommend several steps to improve online privacy and safety.

Those steps include:

• Update your software regularly to optimize performance and minimize security risks;
• Create strong, unique passwords and consider using a password manager;
• Enable multi-factor login authentication on your digital accounts;
• And recognize and report phishing attempts.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.