Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and encourages individuals and businesses to take important cybersecurity steps everyday to Secure Our World and stay safe online.
RESTON, VIRGINIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 — AdRem Systems Corporation is proud to participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 as an official Champion. This global initiative, now in its 22nd year, is led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). Its mission: to equip businesses and individuals with actionable steps to reduce cyber risks and build a more secure digital world.
Turn Cybersecurity Awareness Into Year-Round ProtectionFrom Core 4 hygiene to Windows 10 EOL planning, a few proactive steps today could prevent major disruptions tomorrow. |
What Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed every October and brings together public and private sector organizations across the globe to promote online safety. The 2025 theme, “Stay Safe Online,” focuses on practical, accessible habits that can significantly reduce cyber threats, especially for small and midsize businesses.
Our Focus: The Core 4 Cybersecurity Habits
AdRem is using this month to reinforce the Core 4 cybersecurity practices; simple but powerful steps that every business can implement immediately:
- Use strong passwords and a password manager
- Enable multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Keep software and systems updated
- Recognize and report phishing and scams
“Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue. It’s a business-critical responsibility that affects every layer of an organization,” said Patrick Birt, Owner and CEO at AdRem Systems Corporation. “We believe that by helping businesses implement these foundational practices, we’re not only reducing risk, but creating long-term resilience.”
Throughout October, we’re providing in-depth guidance, educational resources, and practical checklists to help business leaders take the Core 4 from concept to implementation.
For a breakdown of each habit, see: Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 Habits That Protect Your Business
A Timely Risk: Windows 10 End-of-Life Approaches
In addition to the Core 4, we are highlighting a critical, time-sensitive cybersecurity concern: Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
After this date, Windows 10 machines will no longer receive security updates or patches. That means vulnerabilities will go unaddressed, leaving systems exposed to ransomware, phishing attacks, and compliance violations.
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are:
- Auditing client systems to identify Windows 10 dependencies
- Assisting with budget-conscious Windows 11 migration plans
- Reviewing patch management strategies and device lifecycle policies
- Offering briefings on available licensing and support options
For businesses, proactive planning now avoids both security gaps and operational disruptions later.
Want to dive deeper into this month’s cybersecurity guidance? Explore more of our October series below.
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Cybersecurity Is a Shared Responsibility
This month is a powerful reminder: cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Whether it’s a frontline employee identifying a phishing email or an operations leader championing MFA adoption, every person plays a part in securing company data and systems.
AdRem Systems Corporation is committed to helping businesses move from reactive to proactive. Cybersecurity isn’t about fear, it’s about control, confidence, and continuity.
Stay Informed and Take Action
We invite all businesses to use this month to evaluate their cybersecurity posture, reinforce internal best practices, and plan for the changes ahead, like the Windows 11 transition.
Stay connected with us throughout October as we publish tips, resources, and updates on our blog and LinkedIn page.
Need help with planning or implementation? Contact us to schedule a Cybersecurity Health Check or a Windows 11 Readiness Review today.
For more about the national campaign, visit StaySafeOnline.org or CISA.gov.
Media Contact:
Ashley Birt – Director of Communications
adrem.news@adrem.com
www.AdRem.com
