October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- published: 2023/10/02
- contact: University of Nebraska ITS (NU ITS)
- email: support@nebraska.edu
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Throughout the month, University of Nebraska Information Technology Services (NU ITS), will host a self-paced Bridge Journey through various programs relating to cybersecurity.
About the Bridge Training
All training is optional, and each program has course material directly related to the National Key Learning Objectives which will be released episodically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week in October.
General Release Outline
While each module has a set release date, you will be able to work at your own pace once they are released. Upon completing all of the modules, you'll receive a certificate of completion. Enroll on Bridge.
Week One: October 2-6
- Cybersecurity Terms and Definitions
- Protecting Personal Accounts
- Higher Education Cyber Threats
Week Two: October 9-13
- NU Email Use
- Encrypted email, Mailman, and ProofPoint controls
- Identifying & Reporting Phishing
- SharePoint & OneDrive Use
Week Three: October 16-20
- NU Data Classification
- Protecting Personal Data
- Recognizing Data Labels (and why it matters)
Weeks Four and Five: October 23-27 and 30-31
- Protecting Credentials
- Multi-Factor Use, Reporting, and Personal Accounts
- Software Update Awareness
- Summary
- Certificate of Completion
About Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. This is the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to reduce online risk and generated discussion on cyber threats on a national and global scale. Learn more.