Distributed by SEAC Staff Development Subcommittee and the Office of Informational Technology - Valparaiso University

Distributed by SEAC Staff
Development Subcommittee
and the Office of
Informational Technology

THE NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY ALLIANCE

   We are the nation’s leading nonprofit promoting cybersecurity
                    education and awareness.

   Our mission is to empower a more secure, interconnected
                           world.

WHAT IS CYBERSECURITY
AWARENESS MONTH?

● Launched in 2004 as a joint effort
  between industry and government.

● Co-lead by the Cybersecurity and
  Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
  and the National Cyber Security Alliance.

● Raises awareness about the importance
  of cybersecurity and ensures that
  everyone has the information and
  tools they need to be safer online.

DO YOUR PART. #BECYBERSMART

 ● Launched in 2020, “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart” is the
   overarching theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

 ● Emphasizes that cybersecurity isn’t only a shared responsibility, it’s
   an individual responsibility.

 ● If everyone does their part – implementing stronger security
   practices, raising awareness, and educating vulnerable audiences
   – our interconnected world will be safer and more secure for
   everyone.

WEEKLY THEMES

 KICK-OFF   OCT 1         LAUNCH OF CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

 WEEK 1     OCT 4 - 8     BE CYBER SMART

 WEEK 2     OCT 11 - 15   FIGHT THE PHISH!

                          EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE. SHARE. --
 WEEK 3     OCT 18 - 22   CYBERSECURITY CAREER AWARENESS WEEK

 WEEK 4     OCT 25 - 29   CYBERSECURITY FIRST

WEEK 1: BE CYBER SMART

 ● It’s everyone’s job to know and perform basic cyber best
   practices.

 ● Start with the following:
    ○ Use long, unique passphrases for all accounts
    ○ Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible
    ○ Use a password manager
    ○ Update software as soon as updates are available
    ○ Keep backup copies of your data, both on and offsite

WEEK 2: FIGHT THE PHISH

 ● Phishing is the number gateway to cyber attacks, including
   ransomware.

 ● Don’t hesitate to report phishing!

 ● Common red flags of a phishing attempt:
   ○ Misspellings or grammar mistakes
   ○ Awkward or unusual formatting
   ○ Language that creates a sense of urgency or pressure to click a
      link or download an attachment

KEEP IN MIND

 Since most users don't have administrative credentials to

 download/install programs on their desktop, the largest risk

 for black-hat actors to penetrate our network is through

 phishing and social engineering attempts coming through

 the medium of e-mail messages. Sometimes, all it takes is

 accidentally following a malicious link in a message that

 appears to be trustworthy in order for threats to be posed

 to our systems and individual's personal data.

WEEK 3: CYBERSECURITY CAREER AWARENESS WEEK

 ● In coordination with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

 ● Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week highlights cybersecurity
   professions and the range of career opportunities available, with
   the following goals:

         GOAL 1                    GOAL 2                   GOAL 3

                                                     DEVELOP A HIGHLY
    INSPIRE, ENGAGE,        DEMYSTIFY CAREERS
                                                    SKILLED AND DIVERSE
       AND INFORM            IN CYBERSECURITY
                                                        WORKFORCE

WEEK 4: CYBERSECURITY FIRST

 Make cybersecurity a priority no matter where you are:

             AT WORK                              AT HOME

 ● Build security into your products   ● Consider security when
   and processes                         purchasing internet-connected
                                         devices
 ● Train employees on security
   during onboarding and equip them    ● Update security/privacy settings
   with the tools they need to keep      and change default passwords as
   the organization safe                 soon as you turn on a new
                                         connected device

How to Secure Your Online Life Panelist Discussion
                 Presented by:

Working Safely While Working Remotely at Valparaiso
University

         TIP 1                TIP 2               TIP 3

  USE THE UNIVERSITY     KEEP ANTIVIRUS      CREATE STRONG
         VPN           SOFTWARE UPDATED       PASSWORDS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 ●   Cybersecurity Awareness Month
     https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-
     month/

 ●   Stay Safe Online Resources Library
     https://staysafeonline.org/resources-library/

 ●   Security Awareness Videos
     https://staysafeonline.org/resource/security-
     awareness-episodes/

CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Resources

▪ The STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ Campaign
▪ Stopransomware.gov
▪ Cyber Essentials
▪ Telework Guidance and Resource
▪ Be Cyber Smart

                                        Trent Frazier
                                                        18
                                        July 16, 2021

KEEP IN TOUCH

           StaySafeOnline.org

     Email: info@staysafeonline.org

          Twitter: @Staysafeonline
          Facebook: /staysafeonline
  LinkedIn: /national-cyber-security-alliance/