October is Cyber Security Month

Identity Protection Planning Announces Commitment to Global Efforts Supporting and Promoting Online Safety and Privacy for Cyber security Awareness Month

This year’s initiative highlights the importance of empowering individuals and organizations to better protect their part of cyberspace in an increasingly connected world

September 8, 2020 — Identity Protection Planning today announced its commitment to Cyber security Awareness Month, held annually in October, by signing up as a Champion and joining a growing global effort to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy. The Cyber security Awareness Month Champions Program is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals committed to this year’s Cyber security Awareness Month theme of ‘Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.’ The program aims to empower individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace.

"Cyber security needs to become part of the culture in each business, organization and home all across the world" Dana Mantilia

 The overarching message of this year’s theme, ‘If you Connect it, Protect it,’ dives into the importance of keeping connected devices safe and secure from outside influence. More than ever before, connected devices have been woven into society as an integral part of how people communicate and access services essential to their well being. Data collected from these devices can detail highly specific information about a person or business which can be exploited by bad actors for their personal gain. Cyber security Awareness Month aims to shed light on these security vulnerabilities, while offering guidance surrounding simple security measures to limit the susceptibility of threats for commonly used devices.

This year, the Cyber security Awareness Month’s main weekly focus areas will revolve around:

●      Understanding and following general security hygiene for connected devices and home networks

●      The importance of connected devices security for remote workers

●      How connected devices play a pivotal role in the future of healthcare; and

●      The overall future of connected devices for consumers, professionals and the public domain

 If everyone does their part – implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating vulnerable audiences or training employees – our interconnected world will be safer and more resilient for everyone.

 Now in its 17th year, Cyber security Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact with the ultimate goal of providing everyone with the information they need to stay safer and more secure online. Identity Protection Planning is proud to support this far-reaching online safety awareness and education initiative which is co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cyber security and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

 â€œCyber security is important to the success of all businesses and organizations. NCSA is proud to have such a strong and active community helping to encourage proactive behavior and prioritize cyber security in their organizations,” said Kelvin Coleman, Executive Director, NCSA.

 For more information about Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 and how to participate in a wide variety of activities, visit staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/. You can also follow and use the official hashtag #BeCyberSmart on social media throughout the month.

 Identity Protection Planning was founded to help educate everyday non-technical folks on how to protect themselves against ID theft and cyber crimes. We are here help educate your clients and employees.

About Cyber security Awareness Month

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 cyber security to increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident. Since the Presidential proclamation establishing Cyber security Awareness Month in 2004, the initiative has been formally recognized by Congress, federal, state and local governments and leaders from industry and academia. This united effort is necessary to maintain a cyberspace that is safer and more resilient and remains a source of tremendous opportunity and growth for years to come. For more information, visit staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ 

 About NCSA

NCSA is the Nation’s leading nonprofit, public-private partnership promoting cyber security and privacy education and awareness. NCSA works with a broad array of stakeholders in government, industry and civil society. NCSA’s primary partners are the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and NCSA’s Board of Directors, which includes representatives from ADP; AIG; American Express; Bank of America; Cofense; Comcast Corporation; Eli Lilly and Company; ESET North America; Facebook; Intel Corporation; Lenovo; LogMeIn; Marriott International; Mastercard; MediaPro; Microsoft Corporation; Mimecast; KnowBe4; NortonLifeLock; Proofpoint; Raytheon; Trend Micro, Inc.; Uber: U.S. Bank; Visa and Wells Fargo. NCSA’s core efforts include Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October); Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28); STOP. THINK. CONNECT.?, the global online safety awareness and education campaign co-founded by NCSA and the Anti-Phishing Working Group with federal government leadership from the Department of Homeland Security; and CyberSecure My Business?, which offers webinars, web resources and workshops to help businesses be resistant to and resilient from cyberattacks. For more information on NCSA, please visit https://staysafeonline.org