2006 National Cyber Security Awareness Month
The Third Annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month, was celebrated
during October 2006, as a collective effort among the Multi-State
Information Sharing and Analysis Center
, the
National Cyber Security Division
and
the National
Cyber Security Alliance to raise cyber security awareness nationwide
and empower citizens, businesses, government and schools to improve their
cyber security preparedness and help promote a safe Internet experience.
As part of the 2006 National Cyber Security Awareness Campaign, a number of activities were conducted in recognition of Awareness Month, including the following:
- National Cyber Security Awareness Webcast - Kids Safe Online
The National Cyber Security Awareness Webcast - Kids Safe Online consists of an interactive play entitled Cyber Citizens of the World Wide Web, geared for 4th and 5th graders. The play is being held on October 4th as recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and will feature interactive skits to help children learn more about cyber security and how to be safe when using computers and the Internet.
View the archived recording: http://www.cscic.state.ny.us/msisac/webcast/2006-10/
- Governors' Proclamations
Every governor in the nation is invited to sign a proclamation in recognition of Cyber Security Awareness Month.
- Cyber Security Toolkit
A Toolkit was created and distributed to states through the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center. The Toolkit is designed to promote the delivery of a consistent cyber security awareness message by reinforcing core themes in practical, informative, entertaining, and usable ways. We invite you to take advantage of the following resources and encourage you to use the information in your own awareness programs.
The toolkit included:
- Cyber Security Toolkit Instructions for Printing
and Customized Branding Download: Word
| PDF
- Cyber Security Awareness Calendars
- Cyber Security Awareness Posters
- Mouse Pads
- Local Government Information Security: Getting
Started Guide
AND
Beginners Guide to Firewalls Guide - Archived National Webcast Initiative Broadcasts and Documentation
Partnerships
U.S.
Department of Homeland Security – National Cyber Security Division
National Cyber Security Alliance
We encourage you to join us in the celebration of National Cyber Security
Awareness Month as we strive to promote education in every state, including
citizens, businesses, governments and schools to raise awareness of
how to stay safe online.
© 2006 Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)