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Ultimately, the most powerful way to protect the organization is to create a culture of security.

Staying safe and secure online is our shared responsibility, and it’s critical for any internet user to continually learn about and consistently practice good cybersecurity habits. This Twitter chat – coinciding with Week 1 of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2017 – addressed the top consumer cybersecurity concerns, provided simple steps to protect against these threats and highlighted what to do if you fall victim to cybercrime.

Thankfully, there is plenty you can do to step up your security game and surf the internet with greater peace of mind.

For the first time, in honor of Cyber SecurityAwareness Month (CSAM), internationally renowned government and industry experts gathered to explore major cybersecurity issues during a daylong event hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Organization of American States (OAS). NCSA and partners hosted a pre-eventTwitter chat live from the OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., to kick off the day’s festivities and discuss the global launch of CSAM and key topics and issues highlighted. Participants were then invited to tune into the daylong activities online through the event livestream.

Just these five simple behaviors could make a big dent in the online safety universe.