Cybersecurity Awareness

September 6, 2023

We live in a digital age, where we interact with technology and the internet on a daily basis. This should make cybersecurity a top priority. What is Cybersecurity? The practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM)

Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in October 2004 as a broad effort to help all Americans stay safe and more secure online.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – is a collaboration between the government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security. The goal is to empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime. 

History Highlights

2009

2010

2011

2023 Key Behaviors

The National Cybersecurity Alliance will focus on the following key behaviors for 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month:        

MCC Campus Events to Celebrate

Don’t get spooked by cybersecurity! During the month of October, the ISS – Cybersecurity Team will be celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Come join in the fun, learn about good cyber hygiene behaviors and ways to stay safe in this digital world.    

Date

Time

Location

Audience

Sponsor

Monday, 10/2/23

1130am – 130pm

Table outside, MAC building

Students/faculty/staff

ISS – Cybersecurity Team

Tuesday, 10/17/23

12pm – 1pm

Presentation: Staying Safe Online, LTC 318

Students/faculty/staff

Jean Nixon, Academic Support & Tutoring

Monday, 10/30/23

1130am – 130pm

Table outside café, LTC building

Students/faculty/staff

ISS – Cybersecurity Team

Get Social

In October, use #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth to share tips, tricks or anything cybersecurity related!  


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Created 6 February 2025 21:56:11 by Laura J. Crapps
Updated 26 February 2025 03:35:37 by Laura J. Crapps