Posts Tagged ‘national cyber security awareness month’

Northrop Grumman’s Cyber Academy Promotes Safer Surfing

Northrop Grumman’s Cyber Academy Promotes Safer Surfing

To mark the beginning of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Northrop Grumman is launching several initiatives highlighting efforts to promote a safer cyber future.

“Securing our critical infrastructure demands a dedicated workforce and cutting-edge technologies,” said Linda A. Mills, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman…

Obama: America, You are Responsible for Cyber Defense

Obama: America, You are Responsible for Cyber Defense

America’s digital infrastructure is critical to laying the foundation for U.S. economic prosperity, government efficiency, and national security, and therefore all citizens must defend it, President Barack Obama told the nation last week in his proclamation, kicking off National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

The president said all Americans must understand…

A Sneak Peek into National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

A Sneak Peek into National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

With National Cyber Security Awareness Month just around the corner, public and private sectors have already begun offering sneak peaks into what will transpire in October to educate citizens on safe and secure Internet use.

NCSA, along with the Department of Homeland Security and the Multi-State Information Sharing and…

McAfee Joins Cyber Education Effort

As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, McAfee, Inc. has outlined its support for the program sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance.

To demonstrate its support for the education initiative, McAfee plans to conduct a number of educational programs to increase awareness about having good cyber “hygiene.”

The educational effort includes a documentary, participating in a museum exhibit and reaching out to…

Scam Compromises Email Accounts

The other day, Microsoft confirmed that a number of Hotmail account login information was compromised and posted online. It now appears that the breach is significantly wider, extending to Gmail, AOL, Yahoo, Earthlink and Comcast email accounts.

Over 30,000 accounts have been posted online according to a list the BBC viewed. Google has moved…