OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.

 

NCSAM emphasizes personal accountability and stresses the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and in the workplace. This year’s overarching message – Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. – will focus on key areas including citizen privacy, consumer devices, and e-commerce security.

 

The NCSAM 2019 Toolkit  is a comprehensive guide to make it easy for you and your organization, regardless of size or industry, to engage and promote NCSAM. Use the guide and to help you engage your stakeholders and promote positive, lasting cybersecurity habits.

 

If you have any questions about NCSAM 2019 or cybersecurity awareness, please contact us at stopthinkconnect@hq.dhs.gov.

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