ICERT - Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies

Tip: If you connect it, protect it. Outsmart cyber criminals by regularly updating your software. Pay attention to software update alerts and set your software to auto-update–it’s an easy way to keep things safe. Set it and forget it!
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Lock it up! Strong passwords are your first line of defense against cyber threats. Don't settle for weak combinations. Create unique and complex passwords for each account, and consider using a password manager for added convenience and security. Stay connected during 2023! https://bit.ly/3tBXO9y https://bit.ly/3QkNj32

is the perfect time to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Start with recognizing and reporting phishing. Your inbox is your fortress! Phishing emails try to breach your defenses, but you can outsmart them. Learn the telltale signs of phishing, such as misspellings, suspicious attachments, or urgent requests, and report those fraudulent messages. Protect yourself and others!
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Join us this October for CybersecurityAwarenessMonth to learn proactive ways to stay safe online. One way is to make it harder for cybercriminals to compromise your accounts by enabling multifactor authentication.
Where should you use MFA?
1. On accounts with your financial info like banks and online stores
2. On accounts with personal info, like social media and healthcare apps
3. On accounts with info you use for work
TLDR: Use MFA everywhere!
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Join us this October for CybersecurityAwarenessMonth to learn proactive ways to stay safe online. One way is to make it harder for cybercriminals to compromise your accounts by enabling multifactor authentication.
Where should you use MFA?
1. On accounts with your financial info like banks and online stores
2. On accounts with personal info, like social media and healthcare apps
3. On accounts with info you use for work
TLDR: Use MFA everywhere!
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Today we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice 22 years ago.

iCERT Applauds the Confirmation of Anna Gomez as the Fifth FCC Commissioner

We congratulate Anna Gomez on her confirmation as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). iCERT, along with our member companies, is pleased to have someone with her level of experience and expertise on the Commission. Gomez will be a valuable addition to the FCC, and we look forward to working with her to advance public safety communications in the United States. Congratulations, Commissioner Gomez!

iCERT celebrates the contributions of all working people in our country and worldwide. We are proud to support the hardworking people in our industry and beyond. We are grateful for the dedication and commitment of our members, as well as all of the laborers in other sectors. Let's take a moment to recognize the dedication and effort that goes into every job, big or small.

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Please welcome Mary Boyd and Mary A. Boyd & Associates LLC to the iCERT community. Boyd has served in the 9-1-1 public safety industry for 40 years and is considered a subject matter expert. iCERT is thrilled to be once again working with Boyd and welcomes her advanced expertise in all things public safety.

Mary A. Boyd & Associates Joins iCERT Please welcome Mary Boyd and Mary A. Boyd & Associates LLC to the iCERT community. Boyd has served in the 9-1-1 public safety industry for 40 years and is considered a subject matter expert. iCERT is thrilled to be once again working with Boyd and welcomes her advanced expertise in all things public...

Great to see many iCERT members, along with some new faces, at last night's Happy Hour at APCO! Remember to check out these member booths today in the Expo Hall.