Cyber Awareness Month Resources

October is typically considered a spooky month, but not only because of zombies, ghosts and witches. It’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month which means there’s a spotlight on the very real dangers and risks associated with cyber threats.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency started Cybersecurity Awareness Month back in 2004 with the goal of increasing awareness around cyber threats in both the public and private sectors. As threats have only evolved and become more sophisticated in the nearly 20 years since this program began, it feels more relevant than ever. In an effort to keep government employees educated and informed on the topic, we’ve compiled four free resources to help you this Cybersecurity Awareness Month:

[Playbook]: 4 Steps Agencies Can Take for a Strong Cyber Foundation

Improving your agency’s cybersecurity posture is no simple matter, but this playbook can help. You’ll learn how to create a roadmap that outlines clear steps toward improvements in security, detection and response, identity management and information sharing.

[Topic Snapshot] How State and Local Agencies Can Ramp Up Ransomware Defenses

Malicious actors regularly devise new and stealthier ways to steal information from government agencies. To safeguard your data and services, download this resource to learn how to stay on top of the latest cyber threats, as well as best practices for security controls and monitoring, particularly when it comes to ransomware.

[E-Book] How an Identity-Centric Strategy Can Drive Government Security

Protecting your identity isn’t just for personal security – it’s essential for agencies to implement effective identity management to secure their systems, too. Check out this e-book to get the key characteristics and best practices for implementing an effective approach to identity security.

[Report] How to Become Cyber Resilient

This quick, two-page report will explain key points to consider on the road to becoming truly cyber resilient, allowing you to bounce back from any type of cyber event without missing a beat.