National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2017 Weekly Topics

Week 1: Oct 2-6

Simple Steps to Online Safety

All members of the public can take some simple actions to protect themselves online and to recover in the event a cyber incident occurs. Week 1 addresses the top consumer cybersecurity concerns, provides simple steps to protect against these concerns, and helps the public understand what to do if they fall victim to cybercrime.

Click the items below to learn more:

Week 2: Oct 9-13

Cybersecurity On Campus Is Everyone’s Business

Creating a culture of cybersecurity is critical for all aspects of higher education and must be a shared responsibility among all employees and students alike. Week 2 showcases how we as a university can protect against the most common cyber threats. The week also looks at resources to help strengthen our cyber resilience, including the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework

Click each item below to expand:

Week 3: Oct 16-20

Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet

Smart cities, connected devices, digitized records, as well as smart cars and homes have become a new reality. Week 3 reminds citizens that their sensitive, personal information is the fuel that makes smart devices work. While there are tremendous benefits of this technology, it is critical to understand how to use these cutting-edge innovations in safe and secure ways.

Click each item to learn more:

Week 4: Oct 23-27

Consider a Career in Cybersecurity

According to a study by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, by 2022, there will be a shortage of 1.8 million information security workers. It is critical that today’s students graduate ready to enter the workforce to fill the vast number of available cybersecurity positions. Week 4 encourages students and other job seekers to explore cybersecurity careers. Key influencers – like parents, professors, guidance counselors and state and local officials – will learn more about this growing field and how to engage youth in pursuing cybersecurity careers.

Week 5: Oct 30-31

Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats

The essential systems that support our daily lives – such as electricity, financial institutions, and transportation – are all dependent upon the Internet. Building resilience in critical infrastructure is crucial to our national security. Week 5 looks at cybersecurity in relation to keeping our traffic lights, running water, phone lines, and other critical infrastructure secure. It also facilitates the transition to November’s Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (CISR), highlighting the tie between cybersecurity and our nation’s critical infrastructure.