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October 8, 2008National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), conducted every October since 2001, is a national public awareness campaign to encourage everyone to protect their computers and our nation’s critical cyber infrastructure.
Cyber security requires vigilance 365 days per year. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), the primary drivers of NCSAM, coordinate to shed a brighter light in October on what home users, schools, businesses and governments need to do in order to protect their computers, children, and data. The ABA supports NCSAM and encourages banks to use this month to remind employees and customers of the importance of being secure online.
In 2008, National Cyber Security Awareness Month reached more than 29 million Americans through media, middle school and high school lesson plans, and partnerships with dozens of companies and associations. In addition, the President of the United States declared support for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution in support of the month, and 41 state governors signed proclamations recognizing the month.
Cyber security requires vigilance 365 days per year. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), the primary drivers of NCSAM, coordinate to shed a brighter light in October on what home users, schools, businesses and governments need to do in order to protect their computers, children, and data. The ABA supports NCSAM and encourages banks to use this month to remind employees and customers of the importance of being secure online.
In 2008, National Cyber Security Awareness Month reached more than 29 million Americans through media, middle school and high school lesson plans, and partnerships with dozens of companies and associations. In addition, the President of the United States declared support for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution in support of the month, and 41 state governors signed proclamations recognizing the month.
As the Internet becomes pervasive, we are online from home, school, work, and in between on
mobile devices. Even when we are not directly connected, our economy and much of the
everyday infrastructure we rely on uses the web. Ultimately, our cyber infrastructure is only as strong as the weakest link. No individual, business, or government entity is solely responsible for cyber security. Everyone has a role and everyone needs to share the responsibility to secure their part of cyber space and the networks they use. The steps we take may differ based on what we do online and our responsibilities. However, everyone needs to understand how their individual actions have a collective impact on cyber security.
What are you doing for National Cyber Security Awareness Month?
The success of National Cyber Security Awareness Month rests on all of us doing what we can
to engage in awareness activities. There are opportunities for everyone from home users to
major corporations and government entities to get involved. Learn how you can get involved by visiting www.uscert.gov. ,http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsamor by visitinghttp://www.aba.com/Solutions/CyberSecurity.htm
The Internet Has Never Been More Dangerous
Phishing websites and rogue antivirus programs increased precipitously in the first half of 2009, according to a new report issued by the Antiphishing Working Group. The number of unique phishing websites reached a high of nearly 50,000 in June, the second highest on record since more than 55,000 phishing websites were recorded in April, 2007. Meanwhile, the number of people downloading and installing rogue antivirus programs is also on the rise, providing a cash cow to cybercriminal gangs. In the first quarter of 2009 alone, more new strains of rouge antivirus were created than in all of 2008, according to the APWG Phishing Trends Report.
Phishing websites and rogue antivirus programs increased precipitously in the first half of 2009, according to a new report issued by the Antiphishing Working Group. The number of unique phishing websites reached a high of nearly 50,000 in June, the second highest on record since more than 55,000 phishing websites were recorded in April, 2007. Meanwhile, the number of people downloading and installing rogue antivirus programs is also on the rise, providing a cash cow to cybercriminal gangs. In the first quarter of 2009 alone, more new strains of rouge antivirus were created than in all of 2008, according to the APWG Phishing Trends Report.
Free Security Awareness Course in October
SCIPP International, a global non-profit organization partner dedicated to providing world-class security awareness certificate and certification programs for end-users and organizations, announced today it is offering its End-User Security Awareness (EUSA) Foundation course free to end-users around the world during October in support of the sixth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
The 30-minute online course, which emphasizes internationally-recognized, generally accepted practices for end-users in any industry, is being promoted by American Bankers Association (ABA), the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), and the Information Technology Information Sharing and Analysis Center. The course covers 10 practice areas which include the leading causes of end-user security incidents, including timely topics such as phishing, social networking, smart phones, removable mass store devices, peer-to-peer, and many other easy-to-understand solutions and best business practices. To access the course, go to: http://www.scippinternational.org/CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth.html.
SCIPP International, a global non-profit organization partner dedicated to providing world-class security awareness certificate and certification programs for end-users and organizations, announced today it is offering its End-User Security Awareness (EUSA) Foundation course free to end-users around the world during October in support of the sixth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
The 30-minute online course, which emphasizes internationally-recognized, generally accepted practices for end-users in any industry, is being promoted by American Bankers Association (ABA), the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), and the Information Technology Information Sharing and Analysis Center. The course covers 10 practice areas which include the leading causes of end-user security incidents, including timely topics such as phishing, social networking, smart phones, removable mass store devices, peer-to-peer, and many other easy-to-understand solutions and best business practices. To access the course, go to: http://www.scippinternational.org/CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth.html.
“We believe it’s critical that bank employees and their customers have a better understanding of security dangers and how to protect themselves online,” said Don Rhodes, Director, Risk Management Policy, ABA. “Security awareness reduces the risk of privacy breaches, and we applaud SCIPP International in its efforts to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month.”