This year marks the 13th anniversary of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)!
NCSAM was started in 2003 as a collaboration between government & industry, and every October there are “activities, events, and training that will enhance our national security and resilience” held across the nation. To celebrate, the Product Team has curated a list of tools, resources, and events from around the nation & the state of Michigan that you can check out to ensure that you’re staying ahead of cyber threats at work and at home.
Events:
Use hashtag #CyberAware on social media to follow the discussion all month long!
Week 1 Theme: STOP. THINK. CONNECT. The Basic Steps to Online Safety and Security
October 3-7, 2016
#ChatSTC Twitter Chat: Stop. Think. Connect.
- Join a virtual Twitter Chat on October 6 from 3-4pm EDT using the hashtag!
- Arlington, VA from October 6-7, 2016
- “This two-day event will focus on strategies to accelerate learning and skills development, methods to best nurture a diverse learning community, and provide approaches to guide career development and workforce planning for today’s youth.”
Week 2 Theme: From the Break Room to the Boardroom: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity in the Workplace
October 10-14, 2016
#ChatSTC Twitter Chat: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity from the Break Room to the Boardroom
- Join a virtual Twitter Chat on October 13 from 3-4pm EDT using the hashtag!
Take a course live online!
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – October 10-14, from 9am-6pm
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) – October 10-14, from 9am-6pm
Week 3 Theme: Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime
October 17-21, 2016
- October 17, 2016 at the COBO Center in Detroit, MI – 8:30am-4:00pm
- Follow the action with #MICyberSummit on Twitter
- An annual, free symposium dedicated to raise awareness & educate the community about cyber security
#ChatSTC Twitter Chat: Recognizing & Combating Cyber Crime
- Join a virtual Twitter Chat on October 20 from 3-4pm EDT using the hashtag!
Week 4 Theme: Our Continuously Connected Lives: What’s Your “Apptitude”?
October 24-28, 2016
Introduction to Hacking Tools & Techniques Through Guided Capture the Flag Challenge
- October 26, 2016, at Velocity Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan – 9:30am-5:00pm
#ChatSTC Twitter Chat: Navigating Your Continuously Connected Life
- Join a virtual Twitter Chat on October 27 from 3-4pm EDT using the hashtag!
Digital Citizenship Summit at Twitter HQ – CNN’s Kelly Wallace talks about safe & ethical use of social media and technology
- October 28 from 9am-5pm ET
- Livestream this event for free!
Week 5 Theme: Building Resilience in Critical Systems
October 31, 2016
#ChatSTC Twitter Chat: Building Cyber Resilience in Critical Infrastructure
- November 3, 2016, 3-4pm EDT
Certified Vulnerability Assessor (CVA)
- Learn fundamental & advanced skills in vulnerability assessment!
- October 31-November 2 from 9:00am to 5:00pm – Live Online!
- Learn more & register for CVA!
How are you celebrating NCSAM? Join the conversation on Merit Commons!
Interested in more cybersecurity events, private classes, or professional services for staff at your organization? Check out our Cybersecurity Portfolio.
Check out Merit’s Security Summit on November 7th!
The Merit Security Summit is an ideal environment for attendees at all professional levels to exchange ideas, grow their knowledge and network with their peers. Attendees will learn about the latest information security techniques, discover emerging tools and technology and interact with top security leaders and professionals from the Midwest region and beyond.
National:
NASCIO Website – public sector cyber security resources from the CIOs of the states
StaySafeOnline.org Resources Powered by National Cyber Security Alliance – website full of tip sheets, studies, quizzes, games & infographics!
Michigan:
Governor Snyder’s Cybersecurity Dashboard (August 2016)