Cybersecurity Awareness
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month has a unique significance for us here at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The commemorative month was created 17 years ago by DHS and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) as a broad effort to assist people with staying safe and secure online. Back in 2004, a primary focus was on installing and updating antivirus software, and part of the campaign was to encourage folks to update it twice a year when…