Cybersecurity Awareness Month Toolkit Resources
Summary
The California Department of Technology published a Cybersecurity Awareness Month toolkit providing social media graphics, tips, and guidance resources for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. The materials target individuals, small businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions with messaging around password security, scam awareness, and online safety. The toolkit is voluntary and imposes no compliance obligations or regulatory requirements.
What changed
The California Department of Technology released a Cybersecurity Awareness Month toolkit containing promotional materials and informational resources for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month observed in October. The toolkit provides social media graphics and messaging themes including 'Own your role in cybersecurity,' 'If You Connect It, Protect It,' and 'Stay safe online with strong passwords' for various audiences.
The materials are informational and awareness-raising in nature, targeting individuals, small businesses, government agencies, and academic institutions. No compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are associated with this toolkit. Organizations may voluntarily use the provided graphics and messaging to promote cybersecurity awareness.
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Cybersecurity Month Toolkit
October is National
Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Help us spread the word!
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Cybersecurity Month Toolkit
For Individuals/Small Businesses/Government:
- Own your role in cybersecurity. Stay safe online with strong passwords to protect your personal information and take control of your online security. Learn more https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ #BeCyberSmart #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
- Remember that cybersecurity starts with YOU. Find tips on how to avoid cyberattacks and stay safe online https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ #BeCyberSmart #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
The fate of your data rests in your hands (JPG)
For Academia:
- Learn how to inspire, educate and encourage students to #BeCyberSmart and find cybersecurity career information. https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
- Find more information about the cybersecurity field and coursework on our resources page. https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/protect-yourself-information-security-and-privacy/
For Small Business:
- Defend your small business from big threats by building a culture of cyber readiness. For resources, tips and guides https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSmart
- Learn about scams that target small businesses. For resources, tips and guides, visit https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSmart
For Government Leaders/ Hybrid Workplace:
- - Cybersecurity starts from within. Stay ahead of cyber threats to create a safe & secure virtual office. https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSmart
For ALL Audiences
OCTOBER is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! Raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity by exploring these resources, tips, and guides to stay cyber safe https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ #BeCyberSmart
If You Connect It, Protect It! Learn how to be safer online this #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth by visiting https://www.cdt.ca.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ for resources, tips, and guides and how to #BeCyberSmart
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If you collect it, protect it (JPG)
Don't be quick. Read before you click (JPG)
Strong passwords are your super power (JPG)
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