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Shannon
Community Manager
12 months ago

Welcome! Can you solve our Cyber Security Awareness Month puzzle?

In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we're sharing a cyber-security themed puzzle that our own Equinix Security Awareness team created for employees (and approved us to share).

Are you able to solve the jumble? If you can, please, no spoilers in the comments - but do let everyone know you solved it! 

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Puzzle Answers!

METROCUP = COMPUTER – Computers are incredibly helpful (and powerful), as they can accomplish many tasks with just a few clicks. However, use them safely when online. Practice good cyber hygiene and keep antivirus software up to date along with all software patches.

DUFAR = FRAUD – Fraud on the internet includes identity theft, phishing, and hacking, all aimed at stealing money. It's a serious issue that requires careful cybersecurity measures.

IVYCARP = PRIVACY – While privacy online just gets harder, you must maintain it as best you can – for Equinix, yourself and your family. Identity theft occurs when bad guys get your personal information and can result in fraudulent purchases being made in your name. Social media is a big contributor here. Lock down your accounts and only share with people you know and trust.

CYTOSEEMS = ECOSYSTEM – Like a natural ecosystem, a cyber ecosystem is interconnected components working together to form a functioning unit. The difference is that a in cyber ecosystem the components are digital. Equinix is the core, surrounded by vendors and third-party entities. Protecting the cyber ecosystem is crucial, just like protecting the natural one.

ADA, MY SISTER’S SO DETERMINED TO RAISE A CHILD WHO’S CYBER SECURE SHE NAMED HER… EMMA FAYE

"EMMA FAYE” sounds like “MFA”, or Multi-Factor Authentication. MFA adds extra security layers for accessing devices. MFA could be a code texted to you, a biometric scan like a thumbprint, or secret questions only you can answer. This is an extra way to verify your identity and reduce unauthorized access risk.

 

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    • Shannon's avatar
      Shannon
      Community Manager

      Audit-sift Here's the answer you were missing!

      CYTOSEEMS = ECOSYSTEM – Like a natural ecosystem, a cyber ecosystem is interconnected components working together to form a functioning unit. The difference is that a in cyber ecosystem the components are digital. Equinix is the core, surrounded by vendors and third-party entities. Protecting the cyber ecosystem is crucial, just like protecting the natural one.

    • Shannon's avatar
      Shannon
      Community Manager

      You've got some time to figure it out, we'll share the puzzle answers next week!