Hi Auth0 Community!
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—the perfect time to sharpen our security habits and ensure our digital defenses are stronger than ever. At Okta, we know that a secure posture starts with identity, and everyone plays a vital role.
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, but by building simple, powerful habits, we can collectively protect our organizations and ourselves.
Here are four essential habits to champion this month:
Enable and Embrace: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) MFA is one of the most effective ways to prevent unauthorized access.
Master the Art of Phishing Detection: Social engineering remains a top threat. Encourage a culture of healthy skepticism.
- Best Practice: Always pause to verify senders and scrutinize links before clicking. Use your organization’s reporting tools to flag suspicious messages immediately.
Go Passwordless (or Use Strong, Unique Passwords): Passwords are often the weakest link. The future is passwordless.
- Best Practice: Use Auth0 Hooks/Actions to integrate with threat intelligence services that can flag suspicious login attempts or identify threats before access is granted.
Keep Your Digital Toolkit Updated: Software updates contain critical security patches that close vulnerabilities exploited by attackers.
- Best Practice: Enable automatic updates when possible and make a habit of promptly installing patches across all your tools. Stay up-to-date with the latest Auth0 SDKs and libraries to benefit from the newest security enhancements and features.
We want to hear from you! 
How is your team celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Share your top tips, success stories, and creative ideas in the comments below.