In two weeks, the 2020 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) will begin and Between The Hacks is a Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 Champion. Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion organizations, which include companies, schools, school districts, colleges and universities, nonprofits and government entities, represent those dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted Internet according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

For the month of October, Between The Hacks, along with hundreds of other Champion organizations, will share and promote practices that support a safe and secure Internet experience.

The theme for 2020 is ‘Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart’, which empowers individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, with a particular emphasis on the key message for 2020: “If You Connect It, Protect It.”

Throughout October, CISA and NCSAM will focus on the following areas:

• October 1 and 2: Official NCSAM Kick-off

• Week of October 5 (Week 1): If You Connect It, Protect It

• Week of October 12 (Week 2): Securing Devices at Home and Work

• Week of October 19 (Week 3): Securing Internet-Connected Devices in Healthcare

• Week of October 26 (Week 4): The Future of Connected Devices

Use NCSAM’s hashtag #BeCyberSmart before and during October to promote your involvement in raising cybersecurity awareness.

If you want to become a Champion, you can register on the National Cybersecurity Alliance website. If you just want to learn more, follow Between The Hacks and other NCSAM Champion organizations online and in social media.

Safe Computing!