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The National Cyber Security Alliance

Martha J. Lockwood, CAE, APR

Executive Director

EDUCAUSE Live! October 6, 2004


The National Cyber Security Alliance

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a unique partnership among the Federal government, leading private-sector companies, trade associations and educational organizations.

NCSA is a 501(c)3 corporation.


NCSA Mission

To drive awareness and response to pressing cyber security issues. NCSA provides the tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses and schools, colleges and universities to stay safe online.


NCSA Goal

To reach out to 50 million home users, small businesses and educational computer users to empower them to stay safe online through the NCSA website, special programs and special events.


Started in 2002 and run by a very involved and devoted cadre of volunteer leaders from

Cisco Systems, Inc. RSA Security Inc. Symantec, Inc. AOL Time Warner BellSouth McAfee, Inc. Microsoftwho make up the Board of Directors.

July 2004 the first full-time Executive Director was hired.

Offices at Educause, Washington’s offices.


NCSA Endorsers include(in addition to the supporting companies noted in the preceding slide)

Trade Associations Non-profit organizations Government


NCSA’s Focus

The DHS National Cyber Security Division officially points to the National Cyber Security Alliance as their main conduit for reaching these three audiences:

• Home users

• Small businesses

• Academic institutions


NCSA’s Focus (continued)

Provide the tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses and academic institutions to stay safe online.

Through its unique public-private partnership, promote computer safety and ethical behavior online.

Support this focus through the website, www.StaySafeOnline.info


Plans for National Cyber Security Awareness Month Participate in Digital Edge Trade Show in September Federal Support: Sense of Congress Resolution State Support: Governor Proclamations Pop culture survey AOL/NCSA Study Kick-off event at the National Press Club Public Service announcements by Frank Abagnale Weekly focus on specific audiences (home user, small

busines and academic institutions.


Is all this really necessary?YES!A straw poll at the Digital Edge Expo revealed the

following:

70 percent note that they are more concerned about cyber security this year than last

more than 30 percent believe they are more likely to get struck by lightning, audited by the IRS, or win the lottery and this percentage climbs to 40 percent among those under the age of 25


The odds of becoming a victim of a computer security breach are

7 in 10.


National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2004Because securing your personal computer

plays a crucial role in protecting our nation’s infrastructure. . .

www.StaySafeOnline.info National Cyber Security Awareness Month Upcoming campaigns


National Cyber Security Awareness MonthOctober 2004

Home users (October 4-8) Small businesses (October 11-15) Educational institutions (October 18-22) Child safety (October 25-29)


NCSAM(October 4-8)

Home User– Go to www.staysafeonline.info/home.html

• Security test

• Supporting organizations– www.staysafeonline.info/home-resources.html

• Glossary

• FTC’s “Working Together to Create A Culture of Security”

• Information Warfare Site


NCSAM(October 11-15) Small Business

– Small Business Training Workshop program• Oct 22, Farfax, VA

• November: Silicon Valley, St. Louis

– Go to www.staysafeonline.info/sb-resources.html

• Glossary

• Cyber Risk Profiler

• Newsletters, best practices and small business guidebooks


NCSAM(October 18-22) Education institutions

– Coincides with Educause Conference– Go to

www.staysafeonline.info/e-resources.html• Glossary

• Cyber Ethics Project (Socrates Institute)– www.staysafeonline.info/e-quiz.html

• How Safe Are You? (This is very basic, but an excellent starting point and assessment tool.)


NCSAM(October 25-26) Child Safety

– Leading up to Halloween– More to come on this part of site


Week 3Focusing on Academic Institutions Wide range of demographics Finding a common point from which to

inform is difficult GW’s initiative on cyber security awareness

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