During October, the Division of Information Technology will participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. Now in the 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
In the coming weeks, we’ll share a variety of resources to help you outsmart cyber threats and protect you, your family, and K-State from online attacks. We encourage you to read and share the information with your colleagues, friends, and family. When everyone takes proactive steps to secure their connected devices, personal and business accounts, and data, we all benefit from a safer and more secure digital world.
This year’s themes are:
- Week 1: Be Cyber Smart- Take simple actions to keep our digital lives secure.
- Week 2: Fight the Phish! – Learn how to spot and report phishing attempts to prevent ransomware and other malware attacks.
- Week 3: Explore. Experience. Share. – Commemorate the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education’s (NICE) Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week and the global cybersecurity workforce.
- Week 4: Cybersecurity First– Explore how cybersecurity and staying safe online is increasingly important as we continue to operate virtually in both our work and personal lives.
When it comes to cybersecurity, knowledge is power. Join us this October in the fight against cybercrime.
Do your part. #BeCyberSmartt
