NCSA and ITSPmagazine will collaborate to generate awareness about the critical need to help protect the online business community.

Warmer weather and sunshine are finally here, and the tax filing deadline is – thankfully – behind us. Chances are that your seasonal chores include a spring cleaning. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) have teamed up to remind everyone that when clearing out clutter, don’t forget about the critical need to take action and protect your volumes of valuable information.

NCSA continues to strengthen board membership with addition of Proofpoint, Uber and U.S. Bank – all dedicated to cybersecurity awareness and education efforts

The National Cyber Security Alliance is proud to announce that three new companies have joined its board of directors. Industry leaders Cofense, Infosec and Mimecast recently signed on to support NCSA’s efforts and contribute to the organization’s mission.

In this new era of privacy, the National Cyber Security Alliance will underscore the value of personal information by informing businesses about the critical need to respect consumer privacy and safeguard data.

As Americans get ready to ring in 2019 with balloons and bubbly,  millions will vow to eat healthier, get more exercise and save more money. But why stop there? With adults spending an astonishing 11 hours per day glued to their screens – reading, watching, listening and interacting with media ‒ making a pledge to protect your online life is a digital must do.

Marriott International announced last week that it suffered a cybersecurity incident in which potentially more than 500 million Starwood customers had their personal data – including passwords, email addresses and passport numbers – compromised by an “unauthorized party.” This is the latest reminder for consumers worldwide of the need for vigilance in protecting their online accounts.

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) today announced that former government cybersecurity expert Kelvin Coleman has been appointed as executive director. A veteran of high-stakes cybersecurity posts at the White House and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Coleman has excelled in public and private sector leadership roles throughout his career of more than 20 years. Coleman assumes the position currently held by interim Executive Director Russ Schrader.

With so much holiday shopping taking place on connected devices, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) conducted new research to gauge Americans’ gift giving plans, the confidence level into the security of their devices and other cyber habits. Some key findings include...

This Halloween, Update Cat – the newest, online safety star ‒ will remind Americans to take computer updates seriously and protect their digital lives.