October is a magical – and very busy – time of year for insurance agents. Leaves changing colors, gearing up for open enrollments, Halloween parties, end-of-year planning, pumpkin spice, and fall conference season… It’s a lot to handle!
But what makes October truly important to insurance agencies is that it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month – and you should be celebrating with your team and clients!
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual initiative in the month of October to raise awareness and educate the public about the importance of protecting their online data and privacy. It’s also a great opportunity to celebrate your agency’s cybersecurity efforts and foster a positive cybersecurity culture amongst your team and clients.
Why Celebrate?
Show you care about your clients’ data and trust. As an insurance agency, you handle A LOT of very sensitive data, including personal details, healthcare and financial records, policy documents, and more, which cybercriminals want access to. Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month demonstrates to your clients that you take their data security seriously and that you are committed to protecting it from cyber threats.
Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices. In the world of technology, a lot can happen in a weekend, let alone over the course of a year. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to catch up with the latest news on cyberthreats and developments in combating them.
Boost your team’s confidence and morale around cybersecurity. Cybersecurity can be a daunting and frustrating topic for many agencies, especially if they lack the technical skills or resources to deal with cyber incidents. With Cybersecurity Awareness Month, you have an opportunity to create a supportive environment to share your experiences and grow your cybersecurity competencies as a team. Don’t forget to celebrate when your team shows outstanding performance or improvement!
How do you get started?
The experts at Rhodian Group are happy to help you on your cybersecurity journey! Outside of the critical services and solutions we provide, such as Email Security, Security Awareness Training, and Risk Assessments, we also provide resources for topics like Cybersecurity 101, compliance requirements, vendor guidelines, and more!
Contact us to get started with a free cybersecurity consultation, and let’s work together to make October a great month for your agency!