Jan 26, 2023 · National Cyber Security Awareness Month occurs each October and is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center. The ongoing message of National Cyber Security Awareness Month is to remind all Americans that cybersecurity and ...

Jan 23, 2023 · Using strong passwords, updating your software, thinking before you click on suspicious links, and turning on multi-factor authentication are the basics of what we call “cyber hygiene” and will drastically improve your online safety. These cybersecurity basics apply to both individuals and organizations.

Aug 19, 2022 · View All Cyber Safety Resources Report Vulnerabilities in U.S. Government websites Website vulnerabilities are defects that may allow an attacker to violate a security policy to cause some impact or consequence, particularly those vulnerabilities that allow increased levels of access or the ability to interfere with the normal operation of the ...

The Cyber Safety Review Board was established pursuant to President Biden's Executive Order (EO) 14028 on 'Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity'. The Board serves a deliberative function to review and assess significant cyber incidents and make concrete recommendations that would drive improvements within the private and public sectors.

Dec 18, 2022 · Some of the simplest steps can mean the difference between a successful cyber intrusion and one that fails. CISA recommends that every individual and organization take four simple—but critical—steps to stay safe online.

More and more, Americans are using new technologies and spending more time online. Our growing dependence on technology, coupled with the increasing threat of cyberattacks, demands greater security in our online world. This presents the need for simple, easy-to-understand resources and tips to help ensure their safety and security.

Feb 1, 2021 · Authentication is a process used to validate a user's identity. Attackers commonly exploit weak authentication processes. MFA uses at least two identity components to authenticate a user's identity, minimizing the risk of a cyber attacker gaining access to an account if they know the username and password. (Supplementing Passwords.) Install a ...

Per Executive Order 14028, the DHS Secretary shall convene the Board following a significant cyber incident triggering the establishment of a Cyber Unified Coordination Group (UCG), as described in PPD-41, at any time as directed by the President; or at any time the DHS Secretary deems necessary. In October 2021, the DHS Secretary delegated this

Malicious cyber actors are targeting K–12 education organizations across the country, with potentially catastrophic impacts on students, their families, teachers, and administrators. A new report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) helps schools reduce the risks of a cyber catastrophe.

Jan 15, 2025 · Cyber Threats and Advisories The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) findings and recommendations following its independent review of the Summer 2023 Microsoft Exchange Online intrusion.