CISA – Tips

Original release date: November 1, 2018 | Last revised: June 30, 2020 What is website security? Website security refers to the protection of personal and organizational public-facing websites from cyberattacks. Why should I care about website security? Cyberattacks against public-facing websites—regardless of size—are common and may result in: Website defacement, Loss of website availability or […]

Original release date: December 4, 2018 | Last revised: November 15, 2019 As technology continues to evolve, cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication and complexity. Cyber threats affect businesses of all sizes and require the attention and involvement of chief executive officers (CEOs) and other senior leaders. To help companies understand their risks and

Original release date: April 11, 2019 | Last revised: September 2, 2021 What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware threat actors use to infect computers and encrypt computer files until a ransom is paid. (See Protecting Against Malicious Code for more information on malware.) After the initial infection, ransomware will attempt to spread

Original release date: May 21, 2019 | Last revised: November 2, 2020 By adhering to cybersecurity best practices, election organizations—including state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments—can improve the security of their election systems. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) developed the best practices in this tip from lessons learned through engagements with SLTT

Original release date: July 9, 2019 | Last revised: November 15, 2019 What are the risks associated with mobile device apps? Applications (apps) on your smartphone or other mobile devices can be convenient tools to access the news, get directions, pick up a ride share, or play games. But these tools can also put your