National Cyber Security Awareness Month

NCSAM is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cyber Security Alliance

NCSAM Theme and Schedule

CISA and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) are proud to announce this year’s theme:

“Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.”

This theme encourages individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity.

NCSAM emphasizes “If You Connect It, Protect It.” Throughout October, CISA and NCSA will focus on the following areas in our promotions and outreach:

  • October 1 and 2: Official NCSAM Kick-off
  • Week of October 5 (Week 1): If You Connect It, Protect It
  • Week of October 12 (Week 2): Securing Devices at Home and Work
  • Week of October 19 (Week 3): Securing Internet-Connected Devices in Healthcare
  • Week of October 26 (Week 4): The Future of Connected Devices

You will find everything you need to know about NCSAM at https://staysafeonline.org/

To be a Champion, all it takes is for someone from your group to go to https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/champions/ and sign up.

CONGRATULATIONS to the groups that are NCSAM Champions!

Los Angeles Computer Society
http://www.lacspc.org

Computer Club of Oklahoma City
www.ccokc.org

Rochester Computer Society
www.rcsi.org

SCV Computer Club
scvcomputerclub.org

Group name: SenCom
Website: https://kcsenior.net/

Tucson Computer Society
www.aztcs.org

Wisconsin All-Users Computer Club
www.wauc.us