NIST Celebrates October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
 NIST is once again proud to be celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) this October! As this year has been one of the more challenging in memory, it is imperative that we continue to remember the importance of cybersecurity across the nation and ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be more secure online. To show our dedication to cybersecurity, we have teamed up with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to be a 2020 Champion Organization, which means we are dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure, and more trusted Internet.
NIST, along with NCSA, other government agencies, and cybersecurity industry companies, have partnered for the past 17 years to highlight CSAM. This year’s theme is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” In the era of all sorts of phishing scams (coronavirus, Social Security, banking, general email), it is everyone’s job to protect personal and professional cybersecurity. That includes mobile and smart home devices, which are potentially vulnerable. You can expect to see or hear the phrase if “You Connect IT. Protect IT” from us during the month to prioritize the immense importance to protect mobile and smart home devices.
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