As we gear up for Halloween, it’s also time to wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month! While everyone’s getting into the spooky spirit, don’t forget that hackers love to play tricks too—but we’ve got the treats to keep your agency safe. This newsletter is packed with valuable insights, tools, and tips to protect your business from the real threats lurking online.
From our Halloween Cybersecurity Webinar tomorrow to expert advice and must-have tools, we’ve got everything you need to stay secure. So grab your candy, sit back, and let’s dive into some cyber-safe strategies!
Cybersecurity Tricks & Treats Webinar
Join us for our Halloween Cybersecurity Webinar on Tomorrow, October 31st, at 11AM PT | 2PM ET, where we’ll be dishing out expert advice on how to protect your agency from the most common cyber tricks out there.
Our featured guest, Tanner Randolph, Chief Information Security Officer at Applied Systems, will guide you through the haunted halls of cybersecurity. He’ll reveal how to identify common cyber threats like phishing, malware, and ransomware, and share practical steps you can take to shield your systems from these digital monsters.
Whether you’re responsible for IT, client data protection, or just want to be better prepared, this session will arm you with the tricks to stay safe and the treats of a more secure agency. Register now and let us help you keep those cyber gremlins away from your agency!
🎥 Cyber Spells and Security Shields: My Cybersecurity Awareness Month Video Series
Looking for ways to keep your agency safe from the lurking dangers of the digital world? Check out the full Cybersecurity Awareness Month video series starring my favorite actor—me! In these videos, I cover essential tips, from setting up multi-factor authentication to scheduling regular security audits, all designed to protect your agency from evolving cyber threats.
Watch them here and make sure you’re prepared to fend off the real cyber monsters lurking online!
🛠️ Warding Off Cyber Werewolves: Expert Security Tips from Our Team
We asked our team to share their best tech tips for keeping your agency safe from lurking cyber threats. Here’s what they had to say, from fighting off cyber vampires in your Office 365 accounts to staying compliant with state regulations:
🧛♂️ The O365 Vampire: Don’t Let Admin Access Drain You!
“A surefire way to ward off cyber vampires is by separating your everyday Office 365 account from admin privileges. This simple step will prevent hackers from sinking their teeth into your most sensitive data. Use admin accounts only when necessary and keep day-to-day tasks under standard user accounts.”
— Chris Sotak, VP of Technical Operations
👻 The Ghost of Policies Past: Time for a Cybersecurity Checkup
“It might be time to revisit those old, outdated cybersecurity policies! I recommend scheduling a yearly review to keep them current and protect your agency from new cyber threats. This small habit ensures your security practices aren’t stuck in the past, haunted by outdated standards.”
— SueAnn Priem, VP of Customer Support
🧙♂️ Beware the Witching Hour: Stay Compliant with Multi-State Cyber Laws
“To avoid getting lost in the haunted forest of multi-state cybersecurity regulations, it’s best to follow the strictest laws where your agency operates. This strategy helps ensure you’re compliant no matter where your business is licensed—keeping the legal ghosts at bay.”
— Mike Li, VP of Technical Management
🔐 Our Favorite Cyber Cauldrons and Crypt-Keeping Tools
Want to arm your agency with the best tools to fend off cyber threats? Here are some of our go-to recommendations for protecting your business:
- 🧙♂️ ExpressVPN: Cast a protective spell over your online activity by encrypting your internet connection, especially when working remotely.
- 🕸️ LastPass: Forget those sticky notes—use LastPass to securely store and manage all your passwords in one enchanted vault.
- 🦇 Bitdefender: This powerful potion offers robust protection against malware, viruses, and ransomware.
- 👁️ YubiKey: Lock the door to your accounts with this hardware key for two-factor authentication—it’s simple, effective, and keeps the creepers out.
At Archway Computer, we don’t sell hardware or software products—we only recommend what we know works best. If you’re looking to improve your cybersecurity setup or need tech consulting, book a meeting with us today and let’s chat about how we can help keep your agency secure!
🎃 Until Next Time, Stay Cyber Safe and Spooky!
Thanks for sticking with us through Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As Halloween creeps closer, remember that cyber threats are always lurking, but with the right tools and tips, you can keep them at bay.
If you found these insights helpful, we encourage you to forward this email to your team—let’s make sure everyone is prepared to fight off those digital monsters together!
Need help or have questions? We’re always here to lend a hand and keep your agency secure from the spookiest of threats.
Stay safe, stay spooky,
Brad Ruben
President, Archway Computer