Delaware-based business technology management company MySherpa, announced that it has signed on as a partner of Stop Think Connect, a global cybersecurity awareness campaign, to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online.
The Campaign Features three actionable steps: Stop, Think Connect The effort also advises all Internet users to take security measures, understand the consequences of their behavior and actions and enjoy the benefits of the Internet. Advice includes:
• Keep a Clean Machine: Keep all critical software—security software, Web browsers and operating systems—up to date.
• Protect Your Personal Information: Secure your accounts by making passwords long, strong and unique.
• Own Your Online Presence: Set security and privacy settings to your comfort level of sharing.
• When in Doubt, Throw it Out: If an email, social network post or text message looks suspicious, even if you know the source, delete it.
• Be a Good Online Citizen: Post only about others what you would have them post about you.
“Being a part of Stop Think Connect will send a message to our clients that we are proactively learning about various technology security threats as they surface in order to protect them and our community,” said Greg Gurev, head Sherpa and CEO of MySherpa.
The campaign’s Partner Program aims to address the worldwide problems of online security and cybercrime by harmonizing messaging across the globe.
Stop Think Connect was created by a coalition of private companies, non- profits and government organizations with leadership provided by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). The campaign was launched in October of 2010 by the Stop, Think Connect. Messaging Convention in partnership with the U.S. government, including the White House. NCSA, in partnership with the APWG, continue to lead the campaign. The Department of Homeland Security leads the federal engagement in the campaign. Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to Click here:
