Faith-Based Organizations

As technology expands and the role of the Internet in everyday life grows, it’s important that religious leaders and their staff members understand how to keep themselves and members of their communities safe and secure online.

A great place to start is by participating in National Cyber Security Awareness Month, held in October 2012. Even if you have just one hour to devote to this nationwide observance or decide to make a larger time commitment, you’ll be sure to find at least one activity from the list below that can make a big difference!

What You Can Do…

 …in less than One Hour:

…in less than One Day: 

…in less than One Week:

  • Meet with the director or coordinator of your congregation’s youth program to discuss how to incorporate messages about cybersecurity into youth activities. (For ideas, visit http://staysafeonline.org/teach-online-safety.)

…in less than One Month:

  • Hold a series of cybersecurity educational events for the parents, children, and retired members of your congregation to learn about securing technology at home, keeping kids safe online, and online safety for seniors. Recruit IT professionals who are members of your congregation to be instructors. (Download more cybersecurity tips at http://www.staysafeonline.org/stop-think-connect/tips-and-advice /.)
  • Speak about cybersecurity. As a faith leader, you can have a powerful impact on people’s attitudes and a message about being good online citizens and how cybersecurity is our shared responsibility could have a profound impact. 

 …All Year Round:

  • Review your organization’s computer security policies and make sure they are up-to-date. Make sure all your computer software is current.
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