It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.

Since 2004, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) have designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). Towson University participates in this global effort as a 2019 NCSAM Champion, and supports this year’s theme: “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.”

Join the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month effort! Here’s what you can do:

  • Follow TU’s technology accounts on Twitter @TechAtTU and Facebook @TechnologyAtTU for tips and relevant articles.
  • Visit TU’s Security Awareness webpage for resources.
  • Check out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s STOP.THINK.CONNECT. website.
  • Virtually attend the Cybersecurity Awareness Webex session: Tips to Protect Your Identity on October 17, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Check www.towson.edu/securityawareness for details.
  • Request an Office of Information Security (OIS) team member to give an interactive phishing or security awareness presentation to your group or department by submitting a TechHelp service request.
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