National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Topic 1 of 4
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Topic 1 of 4
Date:
October 1, 2018
Time:
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
October Marks the 15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Since 2004, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) has represented a collaborative effort between government, nonprofit and industry to ensure that all Americans have the information they need to stay safer and more secure online. Co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NCSAM has grown exponentially – reaching consumers and organizations nationwide and encouraging all internet users to be #CyberAware.
For the next 4 weeks, Don Hartung from H3Systems will hold short seminars discussing the following topics:
- Week 1 October 1: Make Your Home a Haven for Online Safety
- Week 2 October 8: Millions of Rewarding Jobs: Educating for a Career in Cybersecurity
- Week 3 October15: It’s Everyone’s Job to Ensure Online Safety at Work
- Week 4 October 22: Safeguarding the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
This event is free for all members, but you must register to attend. Each session requires separate registration.
For this session, Week 1 October 1, Make Your Home a Haven for Online Safety, the discussion will be:
With family members using the internet to engage in social media, adjust the home thermostat or shop for the latest connected toy, it is vital to make certain that the entire household – including children – learn to use the internet safely and responsibility and that networks and mobile devices are secure. Week 1 will underscore basic cybersecurity essentials the entire family can deploy to protect their homes against cyber threats.