National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.
Posted: Friday, October 25, 2019, 12:00 AM
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is an annual campaign held each October to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and understanding of cyber threats. NCSAM looks at how we ALL play a part in protecting the Internet and our online presence and provides guidelines on how we can be safer and more secure online. This year, the 16th annual theme is Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. Its focus is to encourage proactive behavior and emphasize personal accountability for online digital privacy and security best practices. NCSAM addresses the following safety messages:
Own IT.
- Never Click and Tell: staying safe on social media
- Update Privacy Settings
- Keep Tabs on Your Apps: best practices for device applications
Secure IT.
- Shake Up Your Passphrase Protocol: create strong, unique passphrases
- Double Your Login Protection: turn on multi-factor authentication
- Shop Safe Online
- Play Hard to Get with Strangers: how to spot and avoid phish (play our trivia game below)
Protect IT.
- If You Connect, You Must Protect: updating to the latest security software, web browser, and operating systems
- Stay Protected While Connected: Wi-Fi safety
- If You Collect It, Protect It; keeping customer/employee data and information safe
Join us in supporting NCSAM throughout the month of October and help create a safe and secure online experience for everyone.
Trivia Game
Test your cybersecurity knowledge, play the 2019 NCSAM Trivia Game. This trivia-style game is a great opportunity to engage with others about important cybersecurity topics.
Download the 2019 Trivia Game and instructions.
Source: StaySafeOnline.org