--- title: "National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Are You Protected?" description: Here are some tips for businesses and people at home to consider when ensuring the protection of their valuable personal data. image: https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CyberSecurityBlog-1.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-are-you-protected#main-content) [![NIT powered by VN big](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NIT%20powered%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=NIT%20powered%20by%20VN%20big.png "NIT powered by VN big")](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com) [![NIT powered by VN big](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NIT%20powered%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=NIT%20powered%20by%20VN%20big.png "NIT powered by VN big")](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com) - [Home](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/our-services) - [Industries](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/industries) - [Resources](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [Case Studies](https://go.valeonetworks.com/resources-case-study) - [Testimonials](https://go.valeonetworks.com/testimonials) - [About](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/our-story) - [Is This You](http://valeonetworks.com/is-this-you) [866-388-6398](tel:8663886398) [Client Portal](http://portal.valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [866-388-6398](tel:8663886398) [Client Portal](http://portal.valeonetworks.com) - [Home](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/our-services) - [Industries](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/industries) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [Case Studies](https://go.valeonetworks.com/resources-case-study) - [Testimonials](https://go.valeonetworks.com/testimonials) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/our-story) - [Is This You](http://valeonetworks.com/is-this-you) [*Facebook*](https://www.facebook.com/nextittech/) [*Instagram*](https://www.instagram.com/nextittech/) [*LinkedIn*](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextittech/) [*Twitter*](https://twitter.com/nextit) 1 min read # National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Are You Protected? [Next I.T](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/next-i-t) : Oct 8, 2019, 1:19:00 PM [Cybersecurity](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) [Managed IT Services](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) The month of October is **National Cyber Security Awareness Month**. It is a cumulative effort between Homeland Security, industry professionals, and the people to ensure safety and security for everyone online. If you aren't [concerned about cyber security](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/concerned-with-cyber-security), you should be. Here are some tips for businesses and people at home to consider when ensuring the protection of their valuable personal data and confidential information on the Internet: 1. **Keep your software and operating systems up to date.** This will prevent security gaps and limit system vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. 2. **Set up firewalls.** Do this to prevent hackers from gaining access to all areas of your network. 3. **Secure your Wi-Fi connections.** Make sure your wireless connections are restricted to specific users. 4. **Be prepared and back up your data.** Always make sure to back up your information in case of theft or accidental deletion. 5. **Create unique and hard-to-guess passwords.**\> Keeping your passwords unique and private and encrypting your information will help deter hackers from stealing your personal information. 6. **Choose an IT team that will successfully help secure your personal data and confidential information.** It’s important to find the correct IT team that you can trust to protect your data. For questions about all things cyber security-related, contact us [here](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/managed-security-compliance). ### To know what to look for in a cyber security threat, check out our blog post [here](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/top-5-cybersecurity-predictions-for-2019) and learn further how to protect yourself from online attacks. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### ![WEB-Valeo-Ebook-7-Mistakes-Youre-Making-Without-It-Support-Mockup-min](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20Assets/Workflows%20and%20Drips/7%20mistakes%20youre%20making%20without%20IT%20support/WEB-Valeo-Ebook-7-Mistakes-Youre-Making-Without-It-Support-Mockup-min.png?width=303&height=209&name=WEB-Valeo-Ebook-7-Mistakes-Youre-Making-Without-It-Support-Mockup-min.png)Download our eBook**7 Mistakes You're Making Without IT Support**by filling out the form below! ## Where You Can Find Us ![icons8-map-marker-64](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-map-marker-64.png?width=64&height=64&name=icons8-map-marker-64.png) ### KALAMAZOO 5340 Holiday Terrace, Suite 10 Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-659-3947 #### [866-388-6398](tel:8663886398) ![icons8-map-marker-64](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-map-marker-64.png?width=64&height=64&name=icons8-map-marker-64.png) ### MUSKEGON 221 W Webster Ave Suite 600 Muskegon, MI 49440 231-739-6398 #### [866-388-6398](tel:8663886398) ![icons8-map-marker-64](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-map-marker-64.png?width=64&height=64&name=icons8-map-marker-64.png) ### TRAVERSE CITY 3139 Logan Valley Road Traverse City, MI 49684 231-739-6398 #### [866-388-6398](tel:8663886398) ##### ABOUT ABOUT With cutting-edge technology and quality customer service, you’ll find everything you need to help your company soar with Valeo Networks. ##### USEFUL LINKS USEFUL LINKS | [Our Services](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com/services) [Industries](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com/industries) [Home](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com) [Our Story](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com/our-story) [Solutions](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com/solution-stack/) | [Case Studies](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com/blog/tag/case-studies) [Blog](https://nextit-valeonetworks-com/blog) [Support Center](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com/support-center) [Contact Us](http://nextit-valeonetworks-com/contact-us) | | --- | --- | ##### GET IN TOUCH GET IN TOUCH 221 W. Webster Ave. Suite 600 Muskegon, MI 49440 [866-388-6398](tel:+18663886398) Business Hours: M-F: 8AM-9PM [![Logo-White-Next-IT](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/NIT%203504182%20-%20Files/NextIt_October2022/images/Logo-White-Next-IT.png)](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://nextit.valeonetworks.com/privacy-policy/) © 2026 Copyright Valeo Networks. All Rights Reserved. [*Facebook*](https://www.facebook.com/nextittech/)[*Twitter*](https://twitter.com/nextit)[*Instagram*](https://www.instagram.com/nextittech/)[*LinkedIn*](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextittech/) *Return to Top* ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Next I.T", "url" : "https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/next-i-t" }, "dateModified" : "2023-09-22T17:19:54.707Z", "datePublished" : "2019-10-08T17:19:00.000Z", "headline" : "National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Are You Protected?", "image" : [ "https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CyberSecurityBlog-1.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-are-you-protected", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Valeo_Networks_LogoFinal_Color-1.png" }, "name" : "Valeo Networks" } } ```