May is Cyber Security Awareness Month at Computify – Here’s What to Expect
As the digital threat landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, proactive cybersecurity awareness has never been more critical. At Computify, we’re declaring May as Cyber Security Awareness Month – a dedicated initiative designed to equip businesses, professionals, and everyday users with the knowledge and tools required to stay one step ahead of cyber threats.
Throughout the month, we’ll be publishing weekly blog posts, sharing downloadable resources, and hosting interactive content, all centered around helping you protect your systems, data, and users. Here’s a preview of what you can expect.
🔐 Week 1: Passwords & Access Control
We’ll kick things off on May 2nd with World Password Day, focusing on how outdated password habits remain one of the top vulnerabilities in today’s digital environments.
What to expect:
- Best practices for modern password management
- Recommendations for secure password managers
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) strategies
🛡️ Week 2: Phishing & Social Engineering
Phishing remains the most common entry point for data breaches. This week, we’ll break down recent scams and provide practical advice to help you and your team spot social engineering attempts before they succeed.
Coming up:
- Anatomy of a phishing email
- The top phishing attacks of 2025
- A printable checklist for employees
💻 Week 3: Ransomware & Business Continuity
Ransomware is growing more sophisticated – and costly. This week’s content is tailored to help business leaders prepare for the worst-case scenario, without panic.
Resources include:
- Ransomware trends for 2025
- A guide to disaster recovery and backup planning
- Free downloadable: “Ransomware ROI Calculator”
🌐 Week 4: Endpoint & Network Security
With hybrid work now standard practice, endpoints and networks need smarter, layered defenses. We’ll explore tools and techniques every small business should implement.
Topics include:
- Endpoint protection solutions for SMBs
- Common misconceptions about antivirus software
- Top network security tools we recommend
🏢 Week 5: Compliance, Training & Culture
No security strategy is complete without a culture of vigilance and compliance. We’ll close the month with resources to help you embed cybersecurity into your workplace DNA.
Included:
- Cyber compliance essentials for SMBs
- How to foster a security-first workplace
- Final recap: What May taught us about cyber resilience
👨💻 Why This Matters
Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or individual user, staying informed and proactive is your best defense. At Computify, we believe cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it’s a people issue. Our mission this May is to demystify cybersecurity and empower every user to take action.
Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, follow our blog, and engage with us on social media throughout the month. Together, we can turn awareness into action.
