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If each of us does our part—implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating young people to become good digital citizens and training employees—together we will be a more resilient and safer digital society.

Creating a safer and more secure Internet begins with STOP. THINK. CONNECT.

Take security measures, understand the potential consequences of your actions and behaviors and enjoy the benefits of the Internet. It also means:

· Keeping a Clean Machine and making sure your devices are malware- free and have updated software, Web browsers and operating systems.

· Owning Your Online Presence by setting security and privacy settings on websites to your comfort level for information sharing.

· Throwing Out Suspicious Links in emails, advertisements, social media posts and other communications.

· Being a Good Digital Citizen and posting only about others as you would have them post about you.

Getting involved in National Cyber Security Awareness Month is easy – even if you only have five minutes to spare. Here are some ways you can make a difference this National Cyber Security Awareness Month:

Read more:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2012/10/02/how-you-can-get-involved-in-national-cyber-security-awareness-month.aspx

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- https://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/beginners-it-security-guide/

- https://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/why-ict-security-why-the-need-to-secure-a-computer/

- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/

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The White House Cybersecurity Coordinator joined leaders to discuss the importance of National Cyber Security Awareness month, and offers some basic steps to be more secure at home.

Read more, a MUST:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/10/15/staying-safe-online

The cyber threat has become one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face. America’s competitiveness and economic prosperity in the 21st century will depend on effective cybersecurity.

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Gust MEES

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