NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH SCHEDULE
Week 2: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity at Work
We now live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone’s daily life, whether we realize it or not. Recognizing the importance of cybersecurity to our nation, President Obama designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. National Cyber Security Awareness Month is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cybersecurity and increasing the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident.
National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 Themes & Keystone Events
Week 1: General Cybersecurity Awareness: 5 Years of Stop.Think.Connect.™
October 1-2
Marking the fifth anniversary of the Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign, week one focuses on cybersecurity as a shared responsibility, and provides simple online tips to empower all Americans to be safer online.
Keystone Event: The Organization of American States Cybersecurity Workshop, Washington, D.C.
Week 2: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity at Work
October 5-9
Highlights the common threats businesses and employees are exposed to and provides resources for business and employees to stay safer online and enhance their existing security plans.
Keystone Event: U.S. Chamber's Fourth Annual Cybersecurity Summit, Washington, D.C.
Week 3: Connected Communities: Staying Protected While Always Connected
October 12-16
Emphasizes the importance of protecting ourselves when connecting to the Internet while on the go. Week two provides best practices for using mobile devices and social media, and encourages us all to become better digital citizens in our communities.
Keystone Event: The National Cyber Security Awareness Month Cybersecurity Event with Comcast and NBC Universal, Los Angeles, CA
Week 4: Your Evolving Digital Life
October 19-23
Highlights the “smart world” we live in and the importance of educating all citizens on cybersecurity as more and more of the devices we use – from phones and tablets to homes and medical devices – become connected to the Internet. Week four provides a current snapshot of technology and where we envision technology taking us in the future.
Keystone Event: NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony & Luncheon, New York, NY
Week 5: Building the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals
October 26-30
Week five looks to the future of the cybersecurity workforce, focusing on cybersecurity education and awareness in schools at all levels, and emphasizing the need for properly trained cybersecurity professionals.
Keystone Event: Educause Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN
