Internet Security AlertsNational Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)’s mission is to empower and support digital citizens to use the InternetG securely and safely, protecting themselves and the cyber infrastructure.
NCSA, a 501 c (3) founded in 2001, is the pre-eminent public private partnership, working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), corporate sponsors(Symantec, CISCO, Microsoft, SAIC, EMC, McAfee), and nonprofit collaborators to promote cyber security awareness for home users, small and medium size businesses, and primary and secondary education.
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Family as 'friends': Microsoft, AARP report shows more families stay connected with social networks
Kids, don’t be surprised if your grandparents send you an email or post a message on your Facebook wall the next time your birthday rolls around.
Online communication and social networking are bridging the generation gap and bringing families closer together, according to a new report from Microsoft (an NCSA Board Member company) and AARP.
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How much is too much? When it comes to sharing personal information online, less is more
When it comes to sharing personal information online, less is more. The less you share, the more you can protect your privacy and minimize the chances of becoming a victim.
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All you need to know about Google's 'Good To Know'
Eric Davis is Google’s Global Public Policy Manager and an NCSA Board Member. Recently, Google launched “Good To Know,” a campaign to educate people and raise awareness about privacy and security.
We asked Eric to tell us about “Good To Know,” and the steps people can take to stay safe online this Data Privacy Day and throughout the year.
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A guide to Data Privacy Day 2012
Data Privacy Day is January 28, 2012. We've created a Data Privacy Day guide with ways to celebrate and get involved this year.
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Students, avoid an 'lol...OMG' moment with these privacy and online reputation management tips
Matt Ivester, the founder of the controversial website JuicyCampus.com, has advice for students about managing their privacy and online reputations this Data Privacy Day.
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Does your cyber hygiene need a brush up?
When you work with sensitive data, no matter what field you're in, regular cyber security checks are a must. Practicing routine 'cyber hygiene' will help protect against spillage or loss of your sensitive data.
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EDUCAUSE and the higher education community celebrate Data Privacy Month this January
During the month of January, EDUCAUSE is expanding on Data Privacy Day to provide an entire month’s worth of activities and resources to help raise data privacy awareness in higher education. You can learn more about EDUCAUSE's free webinars in January by reading this guest blog post from Rodney Petersen of EDUCAUSE.
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How to create a community of good cyber citizens in 2012 (Part 2 of 2)
Liz Fraumann is the Director of Cybersecurity Awareness and Education at ESET, LLC a software security provider based in San Diego and Bratislava, Slovakia. Liz also leads ESET’s cyber security initiative, Securing Our eCity which is focused on general awareness, preparation and education of cybersecurity for business and consumers.
We asked Liz to share some of her accomplishments of 2011, resolutions for 2012 and give advice to others who are thinking of starting their own community organizations to promote awareness and education about online safety.
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Getting a mobile device this holiday season? Protect it like you would your computer
A new national study released by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and McAfee shows many Americans aren’t taking extra precautions to protect their smartphones from hackers, malware and other threats because they feel their devices are safe from cybercrime.
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How to create a community of good cyber citizens in 2012 (Part 1 of 2)
Kristin Judge is the former commissioner of Washtenaw County, Michigan and the leader of the Washtenaw County Cyber Citizenship Coalition (WC4) , a volunteer organization designed to raise awareness and provide county residents with the tools and resources to be good cyber citizens. This fall, she became the Director of Partner Engagement for the Center for Internet Security, Multi-State ISAC Division.
We asked Kristin to share some of her accomplishments of 2011 and give advice to others who are thinking of starting their own community organizations to promote awareness and education about online safety.
