2007 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

The Fourth Annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month, to be celebrated during October 2007, is a collective effort among the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center(External Link) , the National Cyber Security Division(New Window) and the National Cyber Security Alliance(New Window) 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 2007 National Cyber Security Awareness Campaign, a number of activities are underway 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: Defenders of Cyber Space, geared for 4th and 5th graders.  The play is being held on October 17th in 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.
  • Governors' Proclamation
    Every governor in the nation is invited to sign a proclamation in recognition of Cyber Security Awareness Month.
    Download proclamation template:  Worddoc | PDFpdf
  • Protect Your Child Online Monthly Cyber Security Tips
  • Cyber Security Toolkit
    A Toolkit has been 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 includes:
    • Cyber Security Awareness Calendar
       2008 Cyber Security Calendarzip
      (Please note:  Please download the Cyber Security Toolkit Instructions below for printing and customized branding.)
    • Cyber Security Awareness Posters
    • Bookmarks
      Download:  PDFzip
    • Guidelines for Information Security and Internet Usage Brochure
      Download:  Worddoc | PDFpdf
    • Cyber Security Awareness Brochure on Cyberbullying
      Download:  Worddoc | PDFpdf
    • Internet Kids Pledge Contract
             Download:   Worddoc | PDFpdf
  • Archived National Webcast Initiative Broadcasts and Documentation
  • Cyber Security Toolkit Instructions for Printing and Customized Branding
    Download:  Worddoc | PDFpdf

Partnerships
U.S. Department of Homeland Security – National Cyber Security Division(New Window)
National Cyber Security Alliance(New Window)

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 to citizens, businesses, governments and schools to raise awareness of how to stay safe online.

Continue to visit this site for updates on National Cyber Security Awareness Month activities.

© 2007 Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
The 2007 Toolkit material has been developed and distributed for educational and non-commercial purposes only. Copies and reproductions of this content, in whole or in part, may only be distributed, reproduced or transmitted for educational and non-commercial purposes. Copyright language and distribution restrictions must be included on all reproductions whether electronic or hard copy.  All graphics, logos and text must be included on customized reproductions.