Welcome to the 20th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held annually in October, is a joint effort between the government and private sector to empower individuals in safeguarding their personal data against digital threats. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event, which has gained global recognition.
Starting this year, the new theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Secure Our World, with the main messaging revolving around four key cybersecurity best practices for each of the upcoming 4 weeks:
Week 1 - Password best practices, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and understanding the benefits of using a password manager and dispelling existing myths around password security and ease of use.
Week 2 - Best practices for secure browsing and maintaining privacy in the modern cyber landscape.
Week 3 - Recognizing and reporting phishing – still one of the primary threat actions used by cybercriminals today.
Week 4 - Stay Safe through regular patching and updates. Installing updates on a regular basis and turning on automated updates.
As our reliance on technology grows, strengthening and adapting our cybersecurity practices is more crucial than ever, and CSUN will be posting weekly updates aligning to each of the four areas to enhance awareness of online safety for all CSUN students, staff, and faculty.
Weekly Sections
Follow along each week of October as we give tips to help keep your online presence safe and secure. This year, you can share your appreciation for NCSAM with #SecureOurWorld and #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth.
