Latest National Cyber Security Alliance Stories

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit public-private partnership focused on helping all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online and official coordinator of Data Privacy Day (DPD), continues to see growing momentum for DPD 2013 with widespread support from countries, organizations, and businesses across the globe. This includes international Champions such as the Council of Europe, Office of the...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the holiday season kicks-off and Cyber Monday approaches, a new survey released by National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and McAfee reveals that online shoppers should take extra measures to secure their purchases on the Web. While Americans are increasingly relying on Internet connected devices to browse online stores, research products and goods, and make purchases, the survey shows that a majority (90%) do not feel...

WASHINGTON and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than half of America's small businesses (53 percent) say it is important for new hires to possess a strong proficiency in basic computer skills as it relates to the online safety and security of their business, according to a new survey of 1,015 U.S. small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by the National Cyber Security Alliance and Symantec. (The full survey is available at:...

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host top performing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) high school students in two sessions today at its NexGen Cyber Innovation & Technology Center to promote cyber security careers and education, and to learn safe online practices through a series of interactive workshops. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110419/PH85737LOGO-b) By introducing Maryland high school...

WASHINGTON and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. small business owners or operators have a false sense of cybersecurity as more than three-fourths (77 percent) say their company is safe from cyber threats such as hackers, viruses, malware or a cybersecurity breach, yet 83 percent have no formal cybersecurity plan. These findings are from a new survey released today of 1,015 U.S. small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by the National Cyber Security Alliance...

Nearly One in Five Americans Report Being Victimized Online WASHINGTON, October 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly one in five Americans report being victim to a crime that was committed over the Internet, according to a survey by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and McAfee. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a coordinated national effort focusing on the need for improved online safety and security for all Americans and the study examines one of...

Expands Beyond U.S. Borders with Public Safety Canada Partnership for "Get Cyber Safe" Campaign WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As leaders of the national STOP. THINK. CONNECT.(TM) Campaign on cybersecurity awareness, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which leads the effort in the Federal Government, today announced that the public-private partnership...

BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- News Summary: EMC has collaborated with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to offer the Online Identity Risk Calculator, a free interactive assessment tool designed to help educate consumers about their personal exposure to online threats. Offered immediately to consumers worldwide as a free tool accessible on Facebook via PC and on mobile web browsers at www.emc.com/fraudgame, it is designed to calculate an individual's...

Pennsylvanians encouraged to take the "Cyber Pledge" HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to encourage Pennsylvanians to take steps to protect their computers, smartphones and mobile devices from online threats, Governor Corbett has proclaimed October as "Cyber Security Awareness Month." "The Internet plays a vital role in our daily lives and in our economy. It transports vast amounts of information and supports our nation's energy, financial and...

90% of Americans Do Not Feel Completely Safe Online and Believe a Safe and Secure Internet is Crucial to U.S. Economic Security WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit public-private partnership focused on cybersecurity awareness and education for all digital citizens, is officially kicking off the ninth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) today with a launch event and business summit at the...