National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed in October in the United States of America .[1][2] Started by the National Cyber Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit National Cyber Security Alliance, the month raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.[3]
History
In 2004, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month as a broad effort to help Americans stay safe and secure online.[2] Initial efforts included advice like keeping antivirus programs up to date.[4] Since 2009, the month has included an overall theme, "Our Shared Responsibility," and weekly themes throughout the month were introduced in 2011 [4]
References
- ↑ "FBI — National Cyber Security Awareness Month". FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2015/october/national-cyber-security-awareness-month.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About National Cyber Security Awareness Month". StaySafeOnline.org. Archived from the original on July 31, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140731143707/http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam/about.
- ↑ "National Cyber Security Awareness Month". U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 1999-02-22. https://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1158611596104.shtm. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "A History of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month" (in en-US). Stay Safe Online. https://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/about-ncsam/history/.
External links
- National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Homeland Security
- National Cyber Security Awareness Month, National Cyber Security Alliance
- Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020 Champions
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