National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020

Virtual hill kickoff for cybersecurity awareness month co hosted by ncsa and the congressional cybersecurity caucus at 12 1 30 pm et ft.
National cyber security awareness month 2020. National cyber security awareness month 2020 ncsam 2020 at uc going virtually viral. Visit cisa gov ncsam to learn how to becybersmart. During national cybersecurity awareness month ncsam the following tip sheets and resources are invaluable tools for reducing cybersecurity risks and protecting yourself online. Cybersecurity awareness month was launched by the national cyber security alliance the u s.
Ncsam is a collaborative effort between government and industry with the goal of raising awareness nationwide about privacy and cybersecurity. The theme for 2020 is do your part. Events theme days for october 2020. Nist s kat magas commercial adoption lead for the trusted identities group program manager for the cybersecurity.
Use these resources in your communities and share them with your stakeholders throughout the year to encourage strong nationwide cybersecurity. Cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency cisa. Flashback to 2004 and the genesis of national cybersecurity awareness month ncsam an initiative created to raise awareness in the u s. The first three months of 2020 saw a 20 increase in cyber fraud as cybercriminals took advantage of the global pandemic.
Cyber security awareness month reminds us that cyber security can t stand to exist as an afterthought. Founded by the national cyber security division within the department of homeland security and the nonprofit national cyber security alliance ncsam has taken place each october since its mid aughts inception in. Department of homeland security in october 2004. Uc events are completely online this year and we have something for everyone.
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October is national cyber security awareness month.