The month of October is nationally recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For 18 years, it has raised awareness about the important of cybersecurity across the nation, ensuring we all have the resources needed to be safer and more secure online.

This year’s theme “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart” encourages individuals and organization to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. For more information on Cyber Security Awareness month can visit https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month.

Small to medium-sized businesses looking to train their workforce to be cyber ready, require assistance to meet federal contracting requirements or looking for additional resources on cybersecurity, may visit https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/programs/.