National Cyber Security Awareness Month

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed in October in the United States of America.[1][2] Started by the National Cyber Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit National Cyber Security Alliance, the month raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.[3]

National Cyber Security Awareness Month logo

History

In 2004, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month as a broad effort to help Americans stay safe and secure online.[2] Initial efforts included advice like keeping antivirus programs up to date.[4] Since 2009, the month has included an overall theme, "Our Shared Responsibility," and weekly themes throughout the month were introduced in 2011 [4]

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gollark: Okay, this looks... less good.
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References
  1. "FBI — National Cyber Security Awareness Month". FBI.
  2. "About National Cyber Security Awareness Month". StaySafeOnline.org. Archived from the original on July 31, 2014.
  3. "National Cyber Security Awareness Month". U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  4. "A History of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month". Stay Safe Online. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
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