October is Cyber Security Awareness month, a time for all solicitors to improve their cyber security knowledge and take action to protect their information and devices. The Law Society, LawCover and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) are encouraging you to take 4 simple steps to be cyber wise:

1. Update your devices regularly
2. Turn on multi-factor authentication
3. Backup your important files
4. Use passphrases and password managers

Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility.

What can you do

• Familiarise yourself with the resources we’ve created in partnership with Lawcover, including a flyer you can provide your clients to help them reduce the risk of being a victim of cyber fraud Cyber Security Resources | The Law Society of NSW and Lawcover’s Guide to Cyber Security
• You can get involved by accessing the resources for Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 here.
• You can complete a quiz to test your cyber security knowledge here.

We are using hyperlinks to give you more information. If you don't want to click hyperlinks, you can search for the information at www.cyber.gov.au or www.lawsociety.com.au or www.lawcover.conm.au/cyber-security-guide.