National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 2008 will be the fifth year of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
The goal of National Cyber Security Awareness Month is to increase awareness about cyber security issues and engage users in implementing additional security measures to protect their computers.
Government, nonprofit groups, and corporations all participate in this nationwide effort to get the word out. Through media events, new research, and local events NSCA has developed several tools to help promote awareness including a list of ten things you can do during the month, web banners that can be placed on your website, and other materials.
Other sites promoting NCSAM include:
MS-ISAC
http://www.msisac.org/awareness/oct08/index.cfm
Banners
The banners below can be used freely to promote National Cyber Security Awareness Month, We have developed several sizes and flash and static versions. Please feel free to use them.
Events
Events are a critical way to grow public awareness about cyber security and safety. Many different groups—government, business and nonprofits—hold an event in October. The ones NCSA knows about are listed in our events section our website.
Materials
The NSCA continuously develops materials to support increased awareness on Cyber Security issues and we will be adding new materials as time goes on. Here is a newsletter article that you can repurpose and use.
Endorsers
Many organizations, companies and government agencies endorse National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Their endorsement means they are committed to making cyber space safe and secure for everyone and encourage others to the same. If you are interested in getting more involved in National Cyber Security Awareness Month in 2009 email info@staysafeonline.org.