2008 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Cyber Security Awareness PosterThe 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(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 2008 National Cyber Security Awareness Campaign, a number of activities were conducted in recognition of Awareness Month, Cyber Security Awareness Posterincluding 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 proclamationpdf 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 statespdf

  • Cyber Security Toolkit

Cyber Security Awareness CalendarA 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.)

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.

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