National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015

Recognizing the importance of cybersecurity to our nation, President Obama designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month — #CyberAware. National Cyber Security Awareness Month is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cybersecurity and increasing the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident. Click here to see what National Cyber Security Awareness Month activities are taking place in your area.

Here are a few tips all Internet users can leverage to practice cybersecurity during National Cyber Security Awareness Month and throughout the year:

• Set strong passwords and don’t share them with anyone.
• Keep your operating system, browser, and other critical software optimized by installing updates.
• Maintain an open dialogue with your family, friends, and community about Internet safety.
• Limit the amount of personal information you post online and use privacy settings to avoid sharing information widely.
• Be cautious about what you receive or read online — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.