October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
NCSAM 2019 will emphasize personal accountability and stress the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and in the workplace. This year’s overarching message – Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. – will focus on key areas including citizen privacy, consumer devices, and ecommerce security.
You can download a handy toolkit with key messaging, resources, social media posts, and more to promote NCSAM 2019.
For additional information, visit https://www.dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Webinar on the Process of a Ransomware Attack: Created by Acurity-contracted supplier Sensato, this webinar details a ransomware scenario at a hospital. The webinar and most of the referenced resources are available online (no login required).
FBI Public Service Announcement on Business E-mail Compromise Scam: This announcement highlights a widespread threat against those who perform legitimate transfer-of-fund requests and offers tips to protect against it. The scam can result in the criminal diversion of direct deposit funds
Matrix of Cybersecurity Information-Sharing Organizations: This resource lists national information-sharing organizations focused on cybersecurity in the health care sector.
Cybersecurity Explainer Videos: These videos detail the 10 practices outlined in Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients.
405(d) Cybersecurity Newsletter: This newsletter highlights current cybersecurity news and emerging issues.