Week 2 of NCSAM – Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business

This month marks the 14th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the 7th anniversary of the STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ campaign! 

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone’s daily life, whether we realize it or not. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, provide them with tools and resources needed to stay safe online, and increase the resiliency of the Nation in the event of a cyber incident.

Weekly Themes

NCSAM 2017 will focus on a different cybersecurity issue for each week in October. 

• Week 1: October 2-6 – STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Simple Steps to Online Safety.
• Week 2: October 9-13 – Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business
  This week's focus: Whatever your place of business ‒ whether it’s a large or small organization, healthcare provider, academic institution or government agency – creating a culture of cybersecurity from the breakroom to the board room is essential and a shared responsibility among all employees.
  
  (We'll expand on these next few weeks' themes in upcoming blogs.)
• Week 3: October 16-20 – Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet
• Week 4: October 23-27 – The Internet Wants YOU: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity
• Week 5: October 30-31 – Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats

REMEMBER: All of us have a role in securing our part of cyberspace, including the devices and networks we use. Use this month's focus on cyber security to jump-start your efforts at keeping our cyberspace safe and secure all year long.

Visit these cyber resources for comprehensive guidance on maintaining your personal and business cyber security:

• StaySafeOnline.Org
   - https://staysafeonline.org/resources/
• StopThinkConnect.Org
• United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
• DHS: National Cyber Security Awareness Month Site

Image credit: https://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/

October is the 14th National Cyber Security Awareness Month

This month marks the 14th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the 7th anniversary of the STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ campaign! 

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone’s daily life, whether we realize it or not. National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, provide them with tools and resources needed to stay safe online, and increase the resiliency of the Nation in the event of a cyber incident.

Weekly Themes

NCSAM 2017 will focus on a different cybersecurity issue for each week in October. 

• Week 1: October 2-6 – STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Simple Steps to Online Safety.
  This week's focus: 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 will address the top consumer cybersecurity concerns, provide simple steps to protect against these concerns, and help the public understand what to do if they fall victim to cybercrime.
  
  (We'll expand on these next few weeks' themes in upcoming blogs.)
• Week 2: October 9-13 – Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business
• Week 3: October 16-20 – Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet
• Week 4: October 23-27 – The Internet Wants YOU: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity
• Week 5: October 30-31 – Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats

REMEMBER: All of us have a role in securing our part of cyberspace, including the devices and networks we use. Use this month's focus on cyber security to jump-start your efforts at keeping our cyberspace safe and secure all year long.

Visit these cyber resources for comprehensive guidance on maintaining your personal and business cyber security:

• StaySafeOnline.Org
   - https://staysafeonline.org/resources/
• StopThinkConnect.Org
• United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
• DHS: National Cyber Security Awareness Month Site

Image credit: https://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/

October: National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

This October marks the 13th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month! 

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives to raise awareness about cyber security, provide them with tools and resources needed to stay safe online, and increase the resiliency of the Nation in the event of a cyber incident.

Weekly Themes

NCSAM 2016 will focus on a different cybersecurity issue for each week in October. 

• Week 1: Oct. 3-7: STOP. THINK. CONNECT.: The Basic Steps to Online Safety and Security
• Week 2: Oct. 10-14: From the Break Room to the Boardroom: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity in the Workplace
• Week 3: Oct. 17-21: Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime
• Week 4: Oct. 24-28: Our Continuously Connected Lives: What’s Your “Apptitude”?
• Week 5: Oct. 31: Building Resilience in Critical Systems

REMEMBER: All of us have a role in securing our part of cyberspace, including the devices and networks we use. Use this month's focus on cyber security to jump-start your efforts at keeping our cyberspace safe and secure all year long.

Visit these cyber resources for comprehensive guidance on maintaining your personal and business cyber security:

• StaySafeOnline.Org
   - staysafeonline.org/ncsam/resources/
• StopThinkConnect.Org
• United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
• DHS: National Cyber Security Awareness Month Site
• National Cyber Security Awareness Month article by www.business2community.com

Image credit: http://staysafeonline.org/ 

Emergency Tips: Catching up with Do1Thing.com's Prep Tasks

Being prepared for disasters and emergencies can seem like a big job. Many people don't know where to start, so they never start at all. With Do 1 Thing you can take small steps that make a big difference in an emergency.

Unfortunately, I've been so focused on my Air National Guard responsibilities over the summer that I've neglected this blog. This post will catch us up on all the outstanding monthly tips from Do1Thing.Com. I promise to post much more frequently going forward!

Here are the recent monthly Do1Thing.Com topic pages that I recommend you review:

• July: Family Communication Plan
   - Make sure you have multiple ways to communicate with your family and friends. Let your family know your plans for staying in touch during an event. See my previous post on this topic.
• August: Get Involved
   - Connect with your neighbors and look to volunteer in your community.
• September: Be Informed
   - Be aware of upcoming emergencies and know how to gather information during an event.
• October: Power
   - How to better prepare for power loss and how to safely deal with power loss when it occurs.

Be sure to visit all the monthly Do 1 Thing topic pages for fact sheets, videos and additional resources on ensuring your family gets the correct emergency information.

Background

Do 1 Thing is a web-based, twelve-month preparedness program that focuses on a different area of emergency preparedness each month. Remember: emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be hard or expensive.

It’s as easy as:

1. Click on this month’s topic
2. Select one of the easy “Tasks”
3. Do that one thing!

So visit http://do1thing.com/ today and get started preparing yourself, your family, and your community right now!

Please see my January 2015 post about the entire Do 1 Thing program for additional information.

Image credit: Do1Thing.Com

Emergency Tip: June's Do1Thing.com Prep Task - Unique Family Needs

GOAL FOR JUNE: Be aware of and prepare for your family’s unique needs.

Do1Thing.Com's Goal for June: Make sure your family's unique medical, physical and pet needs are covered during a possible emergency.

Below is a list of things the Do1Thing team recommends you can do to achieve your goal this month.
Choose at least one, and complete it!

• Talk with family members to identify your household’s unique needs.
• Make a plan to make sure pets are taken care of in a disaster.
• If you or someone in your household has a disability, create an evacuation plan that works for them.

Visit this month’s Do 1 Thing topic page for fact sheets, videos and additional resources on ensuring your family gets the correct emergency information.


Background

Do 1 Thing is a web-based, twelve-month preparedness program that focuses on a different area of emergency preparedness each month. Remember: emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be hard or expensive.

It’s as easy as:

1. Click on this month’s topic
2. Select one of the easy “Tasks”
3. Do that one thing!

So visit http://do1thing.com/ today and get started preparing yourself, your family, and your community right now!

Please see my January 2015 post about the entire Do 1 Thing program for additional information.

Image credit: Do1Thing.Com

Emergency Tip: May's Do1Thing.com Prep Task - Work, School and Community

Do1Thing.Com's Goal for May: Make sure your Work, School and Community are prepared for emergencies.

Below is a list of things the Do1Thing team recommends you can do to achieve your goal this month.
Choose at least one, and complete it!

• Make sure emergency procedures are in place for your workplace or school.
• Give emergency kits to people who count on you (college students, elderly parents, etc.).
• Know how others in your community will respond in a disaster.

Visit this month’s Do 1 Thing topic page for fact sheets, videos and additional resources on ensuring your family gets the correct emergency information.


Background

Do 1 Thing is a web-based, twelve-month preparedness program that focuses on a different area of emergency preparedness each month. Remember: emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be hard or expensive.

It’s as easy as:

1. Click on this month’s topic
2. Select one of the easy “Tasks”
3. Do that one thing!

So visit http://do1thing.com/ today and get started preparing yourself, your family, and your community right now!

Please see my January 2015 post about the entire Do 1 Thing program for additional information.

Image credit: Do1Thing.Com

Emergency Tip: April's Do1Thing.com Prep Task - Food

Do1Thing.Com's Goal for April: Make sure your family has enough food on hand for an emergency.

Below is a list of things the Do1Thing team recommends you can do to achieve your goal this month.
Choose at least one, and complete it!

• Buy a three-day emergency food supply for your household. You don't have to buy an extra three-day supply all at once - buy a little extra each week and shortly you'll have enough! (Also don't forget extra food for your pets.)
• Take steps to make sure food in your refrigerator and freezer will stay safe. Really watch the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer during a power outage. Cook and eat perishable foods first, saving the canned and dry food for later during an emergency.
• Make sure you can meet any special dietary needs in your household. If your family members need special foods or have food allergies, make sure you have enough of the proper ingredients and take the required preparation equipment if you have to evacuate.

Visit this month’s Do 1 Thing topic page for fact sheets, videos and additional resources on ensuring your family gets the correct emergency information.


Background

Do 1 Thing is a web-based, twelve-month preparedness program that focuses on a different area of emergency preparedness each month. Remember: emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be hard or expensive.

It’s as easy as:

1. Click on this month’s topic
2. Select one of the easy “Tasks”
3. Do that one thing!

So visit http://do1thing.com/ today and get started preparing yourself, your family, and your community right now!

Please see my January 2015 post about the entire Do 1 Thing program for additional information.

Image credit: Do1Thing.Com