October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Each October, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center serves as co-host with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division, the National Association of Chief Information Officers and the National Cyber Security Alliance in promoting National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NSCAM).   

Each and every one of us needs to do our part to make sure that our online lives are kept safe and secure. We lead web-based, digital lives. From personal computers, smartphones, and tablets, e-book readers, to working, shopping, and social networking, virtually every aspect of our lives touches the digital world. Our reliance increases as digital technology advances and high-speed Internet access becomes more widespread. Yet, if we are to maximize the convenience, speed, and future potential of a digital society, we must protect the resource that makes it possible. 

STOP. THINK. CONNECT. 

• Stop. Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. 
• Think. Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your online actions could impact your safety or your family's. 
• Connect. Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you've taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer. 

For additional information, visit the following websites: 

• StaySafeOnline.org (National Cyber Security Alliance) 
• Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center 
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security