Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Explore our monthlong roster of events, activities, and educational content.
What is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
It's an annual campaign aimed at educating the public about the importance of cybersecurity. While it began in the United States, similar programs are found worldwide. Cisco Secure is proud to provide new educational resources throughout the month of October to help inform, educate, and empower people everywhere.
Week 1: Be cyber smart
We are gearing up for a month full of content to help educate you and your families about cybersecurity best practices. Check out our resources for the first week.
The future of healthcare
Join us as we discuss changes in healthcare delivery and the massive digital transformation.
Security for remote workers
Explore simple actions you can take to reduce malware, simplify security, and improve network performance.
Cybersecurity for end users
ThreatWise TV offers tips for staying secure in email, social media, passwords, device hardening, and credit protection.
Week 2: Fight the phish
Check out our resources for the second week to learn more about how to stay safe from cyberattacks.
Defend against ransomware
Read about the four scenarios that companies can use to safeguard themselves from ransomware attacks.
Think before you click (PDF)
There are several types of phishing attacks. Learn how to protect yourself so you don't take their bait.
Threat Trends: Firewalls
Examine the top threats that are seen and blocked by Cisco Secure Firewall.
Week 3: Cybersecurity career awareness
This week we will highlight resources that inspire and promote the exploration of cybersecurity careers.
Explore career possibilities
Read the stories of cybersecurity professionals from around the world and hear how they got their starts.
5 tips to help you get hired
Check out our five tips to help you convince the hiring manager that you are the candidate to hire.
Faces in cybersecurity (PDF)
The field of cybersecurity is open to everyone. Do you see yourself in the faces of these cybersecurity professionals?
Week 4: Cybersecurity first
The fourth week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all about making security a priority, no matter where you are.
Top 10 cyber tips (PDF)
Check out our top tips for improving your cyber hygiene and staying cyber smart.
Take security to new levels
Explore seven actions you can take to boost cloud security, deliver safe internet access, and fortify your network.
Retailers face attacks
In the physical world and in cyberspace, retail is one of the most targeted industries.
Training and certifications
Cisco SASE Academy
Security and access in the year of the hybrid workplace: This five-session virtual series begins on September 29.
Secure the future
Explore how Cisco Security training and certifications prepare you for key job roles.
Acquire cybersecurity skills
Protecting our cyber world is important work. Start exploring training options through Cisco Networking Academy.
Podcasts
Meet Cisco Talos Threat Detection and Response
This valuable discussion with our Talos team is for anyone looking to get into threat hunting, engineering, or security research.
Fight the phish
This episode of Talos Takes covers major phishing trends in 2021 and provides advice for avoiding common scams.
Be #CyberSmart every day
Join Mike Storm for an Unhackable mini-cast to learn the best way to be more secure when using free public Wi-Fi.
Events and webinars
EDUCAUSE 2021
Join us October 26 to 29 at the largest higher education IT conference in the world.
Cybersecurity careers
Want to become a cybersecurity professional? Tune in to our livestream and learn how to begin.
Threat Spotlight, Episode 3
Our webinar series educates about modern threats and how to craft a cybersecurity strategy.
Women in cybersecurity
Learn what Cisco is doing to help women within the cybersecurity industry.
Cisco Secure threat intelligence and thought leadership
Women in Cybersecurity
Our latest e-book contains inspiring stories of inclusion and support in the cybersecurity industry.
2021 Security Outcomes Study
This new study provides methods for improving program success, retaining security talent, and more.
Threat Insights
These blogs look at today's top threat trends and the leading techniques to protect against them.
CISO Conversations
Cisco CISO Advisors discuss various aspects of cybersecurity, including how it impacts the business and how threats can be overcome.
Featured resources
2021 Duo Trusted Access Report
Read how authentication is moving toward a more efficient, user-friendly future.
Emerging trends in cybercrime
Our latest security blog reveals three key types of cyberattacks that deserve attention.
Offers from Cisco Secure
Cisco Secure Hybrid Work
Enable security everywhere so you can empower work anywhere with the Cisco Secure Hybrid Work solution.
Extended detection and response (XDR)
Boost operational productivity using a cloud-native platform with analytics and automation built in.
