It's that time of year again. The weather is cooling, the atmosphere is getting spookier, and folks are swapping cyber tips. Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 is in full swing.
It's hard to believe it's been about 20 years since Cybersecurity Awareness Month started.
What Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual celebration that takes place every October. Government and Industry both collaborate to educate the masses on cybersecurity awareness.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime.
Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online, protect your personal data, and ultimately help secure our world.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month by NCA
What Is the Theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024?
This year's theme is Secure Our World, a simple reminder to protect yourself, your home, and your workplace from online threats.
The top 4 ways to stay safe include the following:
- Use strong passwords and a password manager
- Turn on multifactor authentication
- Recognize and report phishing
- Update software
2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Champions
Super Security Awareness is a proud champion for 2024. Check out our commitment on NCA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion Organizations page!
While there, you can see the other Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion organizations, which are made up of a healthy collection of businesses, schools and school districts, colleges and universities, nonprofits, and government entities.
Stay safe out there!