{"id":18565,"date":"2026-02-04T10:27:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/librarywp.whatcom.edu\/guides\/?p=18565"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T21:46:00","slug":"national-cybersecurity-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/librarywp.whatcom.edu\/guides\/national-cybersecurity-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"National Cybersecurity Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/cybersecurity-awareness-month\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/large\/public\/2025-09\/EmailSignatureBanner_CAMToolkit2025_1_508.png\" alt=\"NCSAM logo 2025\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) jointly <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Cyber_Security_Awareness_Month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developed<\/a> National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a &#8220;collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to reduce online risk and generate discussion on cyber threats on a national and global scale.&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/cybersecurity-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybersecurity &amp; Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Building a Cyber Strong America,&nbsp;highlighting the need to strengthen the country&#8217;s infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring resilience and security.&#8221;<br \/><br \/>The CISA recommends these &#8220;Four Essentials to Protect Your Business:&#8221;<br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/audiences\/small-and-medium-businesses\/secure-your-business\/teach-employees-avoid-phishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teach Employees to Avoid Phishing<\/a><br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/audiences\/small-and-medium-businesses\/secure-your-business\/require-strong-passwords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Require Strong Passwords<\/a><br \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/audiences\/small-and-medium-businesses\/secure-your-business\/require-multifactor-authentication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Require Multifactor Authentication<\/a> (MFA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/audiences\/small-and-medium-businesses\/secure-your-business\/update-business-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Update Business Software<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NCA Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCA features a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staysafeonline.org\/resources\/online-safety-and-privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excellent guides<\/a> with more information about how to protect yourself as an individual online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One important example published this year is: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staysafeonline.org\/articles\/online-safety-tips-for-older-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Safety Tips for Older Adults<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WCC Cybersecurity Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatcom Community College is home to a nationally-recognized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcom.edu\/about-wcc\/cybersecurity-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybersecurity Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re considering studying cybersecurity, check out the resources on their page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) jointly developed National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004. 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