National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)

Submitted by mmahfoud on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 18:48
  • Founded in 2001
  • Works with DHS, corporate founding sponsors, and non-profit groups to promote cyber security awareness for home users, businesses, and primary and secondary education
  • Primary Objectives:
    • Educate the public on how to protect their cyber space
    • Empower a digital society to use the internet safely and securely
  • In 2009, NCSA’s efforts alone (not including partner activities) reached an estimated 40,000,000 people through media and other activities
  • National Cyber Security Awareness Month
    • multi-faceted effort to disseminate security messages and information through grassroots, traditional and social media channels