National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Date, History and Significance: Everything You Need To Know About This Observance
Since its inception, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month has helped people to stay educated about the ever-changing rules, regulations, and safety procedures of the online world.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual month-long observance focused on encouraging more people to pay attention to cybersecurity and educate them on how they can safeguard themselves in the online world. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 will be observed through the month of October and aims to raise awareness of the magnitude of the threats from cyberattacks and what you can do to mitigate risks. As we prepare to celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, here is everything you need to know about this observance, how to celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, and more. October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Know How to Check If Your Data Is Safe Online Through Google Security Checkup.
When is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023?
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is celebrated every year in the month of October. This initiative was first started by the National Cyber Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit National Cyber Security Alliance around 2004. Cybersecurity Alert: Security Flaw Exposes Users’ Emails, Passwords of ‘Smart’ Chastity Cage Maker.
Significance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Since its inception, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month has helped people to stay educated about the ever-changing rules, regulations, and safety procedures of the online world. Ever since the internet came into existence, the majority of people have had a hard time understanding the do's and don'ts and various aspects of this virtual world. Even today, as digital transactions and online banking have become the norm, not many understand the power of the data they hold and how to safeguard it from the wrong hands.
The celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month helps people understand just that. While the celebration is mainly initiated by the United States of America, with key correspondence and awareness campaigns being prompted by the US President and the White House, people across the world can definitely benefit from this observance. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023.
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