As another Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, many companies are packing up their posters, taking down reminders, and moving on to the next initiative.
But while awareness campaigns wind down, threat actors don’t. They don’t take holidays. They don’t wait until next October. This is exactly why building lasting security habits matters. Good cyber hygiene is not a once-a-year theme. It’s an everyday commitment.
Throughout the month, our cybersecurity team explored the evolving threat landscape and shared practical strategies to help organizations strengthen their defenses. From governing emerging technologies to preventing breaches and rethinking authentication, these conversations focused on one goal: turning awareness into action.
Here’s a look back at the topics we explored this month that matter well beyond October:
- AI Governance in 2025: 3 Key Strategies to Protect Your Business and Stay Compliant
- 5 Things Companies Wish They Did Before a Breach
- Did You Use a Password to Login Today? You’re Set Up for Failure!
We always value Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but what matters most is working with our community and clients year-round to help build stronger defenses and smarter security habits. Remember, October is a reminder, not a finish line.
Stay Ready Before the Breach Happens
To keep security top of mind, we’re hosting a cybersecurity webinar, Before the Breach – A Strategic Guide to Cyber Breach Preparation, on January 13, 2026. This session will highlight real incidents, and the practical steps companies wish they had taken before an attack. These proven practices help organizations shift from reactive to proactive security. Registration is open now, and we hope you can join us.
Year-Round Security Resources
Our cybersecurity team is continuously adding new resources designed to help protect both organizations and individuals. These can be accessed anytime through our Cybersecurity Resource Center, and you can stay up to date by subscribing to our bi-weekly cybersecurity newsletter, Focus on Cybersecurity, which shares the latest threats, trends, and industry best practices.
How Can Schneider Downs Help?
If you have any questions or would like to talk about your organization’s security resilience and cybersecurity practices, our team is here to help. Contact us at [email protected], and we’ll be glad to discuss your security program and how to strengthen it.
About Schneider Downs Cybersecurity
The Schneider Downs cybersecurity practice consists of experts offering a comprehensive set of information technology security services, including penetration testing, intrusion prevention/detection review, ransomware security, vulnerability assessments and a robust digital forensics and incident response team. In addition, our Digital Forensics and Incident Response teams are available 24x7x365 at 1-800-993-8937 if you suspect or are experiencing a network incident of any kind.
To learn more, visit our dedicated Cybersecurity page.
