October marks Cyber Month, a global moment to spotlight cybersecurity and take decisive action. Cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication – and they don’t discriminate between businesses, educational institutions, charities or public sector organisations. This is the perfect time to engage your teams, review your protections and reinforce your cyber resilience.
The Cyber Landscape in 2025
- $10.5 trillion: Projected annual cost of cybercrime worldwide by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures).
- Over 80% of successful breaches begin with a phishing email (Verizon DBIR).
- 43% of attacks target small and mid-sized organisations—yet fewer than 20% feel prepared (Accenture).
- 207 days: Average time taken to detect a breach (IBM).
Why Cyber Month Matters
Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology – it’s about people, processes and culture. Attackers often exploit trust, curiosity or distraction, making your employees your strongest defence when they’re informed and prepared. Use Cyber Month to:
- Raise Awareness Across Your Organisation – Share practical guidance, run phishing simulations, discuss real-world examples or embark on user security training.
- Evaluate Your Readiness – Review security policies, tools and response plans to ensure they’re fit for today’s threats.
- Engage Leadership and Teams Alike – Make cybersecurity a shared responsibility at every level.
- Recognise and Reward Good Practice – Celebrate staff who proactively report suspicious activity or champion security.
The Takeaway
Cyber Month isn’t just a reminder – it’s a rallying point. By acting now, you can protect sensitive data, maintain customer, stakeholder trust and reputation as well build resilience for the future. Let’s make October the month you take meaningful steps toward stronger cybersecurity.
