Cyber Security Awareness Toolkits

In celebration of October Cyber Security Awareness Month, the NYS Enterprise Information Security Office has provided a number of educational resources available to the public. Resources include cyber security themed posters, calendars, bookmarks, guides, brochures and other content that can be downloaded and branded to help promote and reinforce cyber safety in practical, informative, entertaining and usable ways.

• 2016 Cyber Security Awareness Month

• 2015 Cyber Security Awareness Month

Keeping Kids Safe Online

• C-SAVE

  • The Cyber Security Awareness Volunteer Education (C-SAVE) Program is a great opportunity for cyber security professionals and/or educators to help educate elementary, middle, and high-school students about Internet safety and security. For more information or to download the C-SAVE curriculum, visit www.staysafeonline.org/in-the-classroom/c-save. A full set of materials is provided to make the experience as close to turn-key as possible.

• Keeping Kids Safe Online

Newsletters and Articles

• Cyber Tips Newsletter

• Internet Social Networking Risks

• SANS Cyber Security Newsletters

• Malware Targets Bank Accounts

• NYS Association of Fire Chiefs Size Up

• FBI Press Release - Citadel Malware Continues to Deliver Reveton Ransomware in Attempts to Extort Money

Resources

• FCC Smartphone Security Checker

• Mobile Device and Health Information Privacy and Security

• Executive Companion - 10 Steps to Cyber Security

• Cyber Risk Management - A Board Level Responsibility

• WiFi Security - Infographics

• Smartphone Security - Android vs. iOS

• Social Networks -- Do's and Don'ts

  • OPSEC Facebook Smart Card

  • OPSEC Twitter Smart Card

  • OPSEC Google+ Smart Card

  • OPSEC LinkedIn Smart Card

• Ten Ways to Improve the Security of a New Computer

• FCC Small Biz Cyber Planner Online Tool Guide The Small Biz Cyber Planner online tool will enable any small business to create a customized guide tailored to its cybersecurity needs by answering a few basic questions. By using this tool and implementing the planning guide, businesses can protect themselves, their information, and their customers from cyber-threats.

• GoGo Shopper- Guide to Online Shopping

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Computer Security Resource Center

• NYS Emergency Information Handbook

• OnGuard Online

• SANS Securing the Human Security Awareness Resources

Stop. Think. Connect.

Stop. Think. Connect. Website

• Cyber Security Awareness Videos

  • Stop. Think. Connect. - Stay Safe Online

  • STOP. THINK. CONNECT.

    • STOP. THINK. CONNECT. At Home

    • STOP. THINK. CONNECT. At Work

    • STOP. THINK. CONNECT. On the Go

    • STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Online Gaming

Videos

New York State's Cyber Security Awareness Videos

Kids Safety

• Media Player

• Quicktime

Avoiding Fraud

• Media Player

• Quicktime

Viruses/Spyware

• Media Player

• Quicktime

• OnGuard Online

  • Keep Safe on WiFi Hotspots

  • Keep Your Computer Software Up-to-Date

  • Online Shopping Tips

  • Protect Your Computer from Malware

• Don't be a Billy

• The Duh's of Security

• 10 Most Common Passwords

• Cybercriminals

Training Material and Videos

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Computer Security Resource Center

• Cyber Security Training Videos for Business Managers

• Cyber Security User Awareness Videos

• Information Classification Training

• The New York State Information Classification Standard and Information Security Controls Standard provides a process for all State agencies to classify their information and apply appropriate controls. During the first quarter of 2009, statewide training classes were conducted to support implementation of the Standards.

• Training Material for Local Governments

• New Strategies in the Fight Against Cyber Terrorism

How to Protect Your Computer, Information and Family

Training Videos for Home Users:

• Additional Training Opportunities:

  • National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) -- NICCS leverages efforts of government, industry, and academia to provide a comprehensive, single resource to address the nation's cybersecurity knowledge needs. This implementation tool supports the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), a nationally-coordinated effort that focuses on cybersecurity awareness, education, workforce structure, and training/professional development.

  • Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, University of Texas at San Antonio

  • CERIAS Training and Awareness

  • CERT Podcast Series: Security for Business Leaders

  • CyberAwareness Challenge v1.0 Training

  • Cybersecurity for Small Businesses - Small Business Learning Center

  • Coursera

  • Cyberterrorism Defense Initiative (Formerly Sentinel) Free Cyber Security Training

  • DHS/FEMA Certified Cyber Security Training

  • Digital Towpath Training Video for Local Governments

  • FedVTE Cyber Security Courses

  • Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT)

  • InfraGard Awareness

  • MS-ISAC Bi-Monthly Cyber Security Webcasts

  • National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI)

  • SANS Webcast

  • U.S. Cyber Challenge

Please Note: The NYS Enterprise Information Security Officve (EISO) is not responsible for the quality, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose of products or services available on external sites and listed or described on our menu; nor is the NYS EISO - Cyber Security Events/Training site responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on the website and supplied by external sources.

NYS Annual Cyber Security Conference

• 20th Anniversary - Cyber Security Conference: June 7-8, 2017

• 19th Annual Cyber Security Conference: June 8-9, 2016

Pledges

• Cyber Hygiene

Competitions

• 2016-2017 Kids Safe Online NYS Poster Contest

• U.S. Cyber Challenge

  • U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) is a program of the Council on CyberSecurity with the mission to significantly reduce the shortage in the cyber workforce by serving as the premier program to identify, attract, recruit and place the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. USCC works with the cybersecurity community to bring accessible, compelling programs that motivate students and professionals to pursue education, development, and career opportunities in cybersecurity.

    • Cyber Aces Competition

    • Cyber Foundations High School Competition

    • Cyber Quests Competition

• CyberPatriot Competition for Grades 9-12

  • The CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program was created by the Air Force Association to inspire high school students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.  At the core of the CyberPatriot program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, which challenges teams of students to resolve real-life cybersecurity situations in a virtual environment.

Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day is an international event that occurs every January 28th. The purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness and promote privacy education to state and local government, academia, businesses, and citizens.

Please visit the resource links below for more information:

• NYS Data Privacy Day Events and Video

• Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection

• National Cyber Security Alliance