October 06, 2025
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a great reminder that
protecting your business isn't just about having the right tech in place. It's
about everyday habits.
The truth? Most cyberattacks don't come from elite hackers. They happen
because of simple, avoidable mistakes like clicking a bad link, skipping an
update, or reusing a password.
The good news: small, consistent habits go a long way toward keeping your
business safe. Here are four cybersecurity practices every workplace should
adopt:
1. Communication 💬
Cybersecurity isn't just an IT issue, it's everyone's responsibility.
Make security part of your regular conversations:
- Add a quick "how to spot a
phishing email" reminder in team meetings.
- Share examples of new scams
happening in your industry.
- Normalize talking about security
so it becomes second nature.
When people are comfortable discussing threats, they're much more likely
to spot and stop them.
2. Compliance ✅
Whether it's HIPAA, PCI, or simply protecting customer data, compliance
builds trust. Even if your industry isn't heavily regulated, your clients still
expect you to keep their information safe.
Practical steps:
- Regularly review policies to keep
them up to date.
- Document training and system
updates.
- Make compliance a shared
responsibility, not just a box IT checks off.
If your systems went down tomorrow, how quickly could you bounce back?
Continuity planning makes sure you're prepared.
- Ensure backups are automatic,
secure, and tested regularly.
- Have a clear plan for ransomware
or outages.
- Run practice drills, even
something as simple as restoring a critical file.
A little preparation now can save days of downtime later.
4. Culture 🙌
Your people are your first line of defense. Build a culture where smart
cybersecurity habits are second nature:
- Encourage strong, unique
passwords, or password managers.
- Require multi-factor
authentication (MFA) everywhere it's available.
- Celebrate employees who report
suspicious emails or activity.
When security feels like a team win, everyone gets stronger.
Security Is Everyone's Job
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder that protecting your business
isn't just about technology, it's about people, process, and culture. By
focusing on communication, compliance, continuity, and culture, you'll create a
workplace that takes security seriously every day.
👉 Ready to put these habits into
action?
Schedule a free discovery call with us today and start building a cyber-smart culture
in your workplace.
By Bryan Christensen
