National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Week 1

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – celebrated every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and businesses to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.

At Augsburg, Faculty and Staff should yearly renew their Information Security Awareness Certificate through the short, 30 minute Moodle course.

If you ever have questions regarding information and computer security, an odd email message you receive, or other questions regarding data safety, do not hesitate to contact your LFC or the TechDesk

 

Find out more information about National Cyber Security Awareness Month at their website https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/

Week 1: Oct. 3-7
STOP. THINK. CONNECT.: The Basic Steps to Online Safety and Security
Staying safer and more secure online starts with STOP. THINK. CONNECT. – the simple, actionable advice anyone can follow. STOP: make sure security measures are in place. THINK: about the consequences of your actions and behaviors online. CONNECT: and enjoy the Internet.

Whether banking, shopping, social networking, tracking our health or downloading the latest app, in today’s interconnected world, practicing good cybersecurity is critical. All digital citizens must learn to stay safer and more secure in their ever-expanding digital lives, including by preventing and responding to identity theft and scams, ensuring that home networks are secure, managing the security of mobile devices and teaching children to use the Internet safely, securely and responsibly. Week 1 shares simple ways we can protect ourselves and communities along with actions to take if impacted by a breach, cybercrime or other online issue. It will also examine the outlook for cybersecurity jobs and how to engage young people in pursuing careers devoted to protecting the Internet.

 

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