Data Privacy and Security, September 2021

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National CyberSecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) was started as a collaborative effort between the National CyberSecurity Division within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the nonprofit National Cyber Security Alliance in 2003. The month of October raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

As education, socializing, and many aspects of life increasing rely on technology, it’s more important than ever to protect your digital identity and steer clear of cybercriminals.  The theme of 2021 is for you to Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart all year long.

What is Clark Doing during the Month of October for NCSAM? Clark will be promoting safe online practices through a variety of actives and resources around campus. Look for new resources or activities each week to help encourage you to #BeCyberSmart. Some topics will include:

Fight the Phish

Phishing attacks and scams have increased during the COVID pandemic. We will stress the importance of staying aware of threatening emails, text messages or chat boxes that come from cybercriminals to gain your information or personal assets.

Explore. Experience. Share (Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week)

This will inspire and promote the exploration of cybersecurity careers. No matter if you are a student or a veteran seeking a career change, the dynamic field of Cybersecurity is rapidly growing and holds something for everyone!

Cybersecurity First

Here we will raise awareness how businesses are working to integrate and build partnerships to incorporate security into their products and everyday processes. For individuals, it is about keeping Cybersecurity at the forefront of your mind as you connect daily and understand when privacy and default settings of your applications and devices. Cybersecurity should be a proactive mindset not a reactive one.

Remember that if you have any questions or are curious about how you can Do Your Part and #BeCyberSmart all year long, feel free to ask the Clark ITS Team or visit one of the following links: