2008 National Cyber Security Awareness Month
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The Fifth Annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month, was celebrated
during October 2008, 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 2008 National Cyber Security Awareness Campaign,
a number of activities were conducted in recognition of Awareness Month, 
including
the following:
- National
Cyber Security Awareness Month Webcast
Topic: Phishing - October 9, 2008 - View the Archived Recording!
- Governors' Proclamation
Every Governor in the nation was invited to sign the proclamation
in recognition of Cyber Security Awarenss Month. There were approximately 40 governors in the nation that signed the proclamation or letter of support.
Listing of states
- Cyber Security Toolkit
A
Toolkit was created and distributed to all 50 states, DC, and the
U.S. Territory of Guam 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:
(Important: Please download the Cyber Security Toolkit instructions below for usage of Toolkit material, reproduction and customized branding.)
- Cyber Security Toolkit Instructions for Printing and Customized Branding
Download: Word
| PDF - Cyber Security Awareness Calendar
Download: PDF - Cyber Security Awareness Posters
- Bookmarks
- Executive Brief on Information Security
Download: Word | PDF - A How-To Guide for IT Security in Government
Download: PDF - Generic MS-ISAC Cyber Security Guides
- Cyber Security Awareness Brochures for Adults and Children
Download: Word
| PDF - Internet Kids Pledge Contract
Download: Word | PDF - 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 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.
© 2008 Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis
Center (MS-ISAC)
The 2008 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.
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