October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). This month raises awareness about the importance of keeping private information that is online safe. The Department of Homeland Security's website says that this is a "collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure onlineā¦" To learn more, visit the NCSAM website.
This year's theme is "Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart." Each week of this month has a theme to consider and will be promoted by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA):
Additionally, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) celebrates this month. To see what events they are hosting this month along with other resources, visit this page.
In this increasingly technological time, it is important to keep up to date on the latest information and resources available to you. Whether it is identity theft, company data breaches, or cyberattacks and other online scams be sure to read the following articles on Illinois workNet to protect yourself from online threats:
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