National Cyber Security Awareness Month
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month is observed each October since its inception in 2004 in the United States of America. Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) within the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance
(NCSA, a non-profit organization), Cyber Security Awareness Month encourages vigilance and protection by all computer users.
During the month of October, the Department and the NCSA reach out to all Americans, public- and private-sector partners, and the international community about cyber threats and offers tips and best practices concerning how to stay safe online.
The 2009 theme was Our Shared Responsibility to reflect the notion that cyberspace cannot be secured without the help of all users.
In line with President Obama’s 60 day review of cyber security, Awareness Month builds on existing programs within the Department of Homeland Security. NCSD and NCSA continue to encourage participation in the Cyber Security Awareness Volunteer Education (C-SAVE) Program. The C-SAVE Program advocates for cyber security professionals to visit local schools to educate students on cyber security threats and the importance of staying safe online.
. Sponsored by agency's and company's like The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM), The Data Protection Agency, Microsoft
and Secunia
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During this month, NorSIS reach out to the public with radio ads, advice on sikkert.no and arrangements in some cities.
National Cyber Security Alliance
The National Cyber Security Alliance , a 501c non-profit founded in 2001, is a public private partnership, working with the Department of Homeland Security , private sector sponsors , and nonprofit collaborators to promote cyber security awareness for home users, small and medium size businesses,...
(NCSA, a non-profit organization), Cyber Security Awareness Month encourages vigilance and protection by all computer users.
During the month of October, the Department and the NCSA reach out to all Americans, public- and private-sector partners, and the international community about cyber threats and offers tips and best practices concerning how to stay safe online.
The 2009 theme was Our Shared Responsibility to reflect the notion that cyberspace cannot be secured without the help of all users.
In line with President Obama’s 60 day review of cyber security, Awareness Month builds on existing programs within the Department of Homeland Security. NCSD and NCSA continue to encourage participation in the Cyber Security Awareness Volunteer Education (C-SAVE) Program. The C-SAVE Program advocates for cyber security professionals to visit local schools to educate students on cyber security threats and the importance of staying safe online.
Norway
In 2011, Norway started its own version called National Safety Month (Nasjonal sikkerhetsmåned) organized by NorSISNorSIS
NorSIS was created by the Norwegian government to make information security a natural part of everyday life. In its efforts to do this they organized the Norwegian answer to National Cyber Security Awareness Month....
. Sponsored by agency's and company's like The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM), The Data Protection Agency, Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
and Secunia
Secunia
Secunia is a Danish computer security service provider best known for tracking vulnerabilities in a large variety of software and operating systems.Numbers of "unpatched" vulnerabilities in popular applications are frequently quoted in software comparisons....
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During this month, NorSIS reach out to the public with radio ads, advice on sikkert.no and arrangements in some cities.