October serves as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and with the expanded ways that technology impacts our lives, it's more important than ever to take proactive steps to protect our information.

— Secure and encrypt your home router and Wi-Fi and consider putting smart devices on a different router than your computer.

Scan: Figure out what important devices and information your business uses and what could be at risk for a cyber incident.

Once your plan is set, keep a written record of all your cybersecurity policies, procedures and updates.

BBB has established a Cybersecurity HQ page that offers detailed information on the many ways you can protect your workplace and home from cybersecurity attacks.