Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally. Read this blog for an overview of what Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all about and action steps you can take.
What is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed every October and has been highlighting the importance of taking daily actions to reduce online risks for over 20 years. This initiative focuses on the critical role that government entities and small to medium businesses play in protecting the systems and services that are essential for daily life and business operations in the U.S.
Who is responsible for Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the federal lead for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. They emphasize the need for small and medium businesses, as well as state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, to take proactive steps to enhance their cybersecurity measures.
How can businesses improve their cybersecurity?
Small and medium businesses can improve their cybersecurity by committing to better security practices. This includes utilizing resources and toolkits provided by CISA to build their own cybersecurity campaigns, ensuring they are prepared to protect critical services and sensitive data from online threats.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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