Cyber Security Awareness
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. It was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance & the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in October 2004.
2024 Theme and Messages
The theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Secure Our World, here to remind us that there are simple ways to protect yourself, your family and your business from online threats.
The campaign focuses on the top four ways to stay safe online:
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Use strong passwords and a password manager
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Turn on multifactor authentication
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Recognize and report phishing
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Update software