National Cyber Security Awareness Month Explained

Nickname:	NCSAM
Status:	Active
Genre:	Awareness month
Frequency:	Annually
Country:	USA
Founders:	-->
Sponsors:	National Cyber Security Division Department of Homeland Security National Cyber Security Alliance

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]

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.^[4] Initial efforts included advice like keeping antivirus programs up to date.^[5] Since 2009, the month has included an overall theme, "Our Shared Responsibility," and weekly themes throughout the month were introduced in 2011. In October 2023, a new theme "Secure Our World" was announced as an enduring theme for future years.^[6]

External links

• National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Homeland Security
• National Cyber Security Awareness Month, National Cyber Security Alliance
• Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020 Champions

Notes and References

1. Web site: FBI — National Cyber Security Awareness Month. FBI.
2. Web site: About National Cyber Security Awareness Month . StaySafeOnline.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140731143707/http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam/about . July 31, 2014 .
3. Web site: National Cyber Security Awareness Month . U.S. Department of Homeland Security . 1999-02-22 . 2012-11-25.
4. 2016-09-16 . Cybersecurity Awareness Month . NIST . en.
5. News: A History of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Stay Safe Online. 2018-10-16. en-US.
6. Web site: Cybersecurity Awareness Month . 2024-07-09 . CISA.gov . en-US.