Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 Initiated by DHS and CISA
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have launched Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025. The campaign, themed 'Building a Cyber Strong America,' aims to equip government agencies and private sector entities with tools and information to secure critical infrastructure. The initiative emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in defending against evolving cyber threats. The campaign targets all levels of government and businesses, urging them to prioritize cybersecurity to protect vital services such as water, power, communications, food, and finance. DHS and CISA stress the need for continuous vigilance and proactive measures to neutralize cyber threats.
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29.09.2025 15:00 1 articles · 6d ago
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 Launched by DHS and CISA
On September 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the beginning of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025. The campaign, themed 'Building a Cyber Strong America,' aims to equip government agencies and private sector entities with tools and information to secure critical infrastructure. The initiative targets all levels of government and businesses, urging them to prioritize cybersecurity to protect vital services.
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- DHS and CISA Announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 — www.cisa.gov — 29.09.2025 15:00
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 focuses on securing critical infrastructure.
First reported: 29.09.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- DHS and CISA Announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 — www.cisa.gov — 29.09.2025 15:00
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The campaign targets state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as small and medium businesses.
First reported: 29.09.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- DHS and CISA Announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 — www.cisa.gov — 29.09.2025 15:00
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DHS and CISA emphasize the importance of public-private partnerships in cybersecurity.
First reported: 29.09.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- DHS and CISA Announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 — www.cisa.gov — 29.09.2025 15:00
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The initiative includes best practices such as recognizing and reporting phishing, requiring strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and updating software.
First reported: 29.09.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- DHS and CISA Announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 — www.cisa.gov — 29.09.2025 15:00
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CISA is prioritizing the security and resilience of small and medium businesses and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.
First reported: 29.09.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- DHS and CISA Announce Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 — www.cisa.gov — 29.09.2025 15:00
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