National Cyber Security Alliance launches Web portal for 2010 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), based in Washington, DC, a public-private partnership focused on educating a digital citizenry to stay safe and secure online, launched its National Cyber Security Awareness Month Web portal with information on events, activities, promotions and educational materials to be used in preparation for the online safety month, which will be held in October.  

Anyone -- family, employers, consumers, teachers and students -- interested in online safety is encouraged to access the portal, and all materials are free to use.

NCSA, along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, sponsors National Cyber Security Awareness Month, now in its seventh year. The three organizations work together to help consumers, schools, businesses and government agencies stay safe online, with October being a special time for public awareness and education.

"National Cyber Security Awareness Month is a time where we can come together as a nation to talk openly about the importance of online safety and security," said NCSA Executive Director Michael Kaiser. "There is so much for us all to learn and do both as digital citizens and as a nation, where the Internet is a backbone of our critical infrastructure.”

The National Cyber Security Awareness Month Web portal hosts an abundance of information including tip sheets, ideas for how to get involved and additional awareness resources to help organizations and individuals participate in the public awareness and education campaign. The portal offers printable materials for schools, businesses, government agencies, law enforcement and consumers, as well as electronic materials for organizations to incorporate on their own Web sites. All NCSA materials are free and there is no cost for endorsements or event listings.