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News | Oct. 1, 2017

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

By Dana Thornbury DLA Land and Maritime Public Affairs

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

The campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone's daily life, whether we realize it or not.

Week 1

Simple stepts to online safety

All members of the public can take some simple actions to protect themselves online and to recover in the event a cyber incident occurs. Read more.

Week 2

Cybersecurity in the Workplace

Creating a culture of cybersecurity is critical for all organizations. Learn more about social engineering, phishing attacks and fun facts from DLA CERT. Read more.

Week 3

Internet of Things

Smart cities, connected devices, digitized records, as well as smart cars and homes have become a new reality.  Read more.

Week 4

Consider a career in cybersecurity

According to a study by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, by 2022, there will be a shortage of 1.8 million information security workers.  Learn how to explore a career in the federal government.  Read more.

Week 5

Protecting critical infrastructures

The essential systems that support our daily lives - such as electricity, financial institutions and transportation - are all dependent upon the Internet. Read more.