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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

Each October, NCSA joins with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Cyber Security Division (NCSD), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), along with corporations, government agencies, nonprofits and the academic sector, to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This month-long series of programs is aimed at ensuring that home users, small businesses, educators, students and all Americans fully understand the importance and the urgency of safeguarding themselves while online.

Every day, cyber criminals employ social engineering tactics and evolving technologies to do harm via the Internet. Without even knowing it, some consumers and businesses are helping criminals carry out cyber attacks and online scams against other organizations and individuals. In a world that will only continue to become more connected and dependent on the Internet, we are working together to create a culture of cyber security and safety by providing the knowledge and tools necessary to help prevent cyber crime and cyber attacks.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of the materials, tools and information on our website and watch this blog for timely tips and information so that you can learn how to "Protect Yourself Before You Connect Yourself."