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National Cyber Security Awareness Month
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<p>National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed in October in the <a href="/facts/United_States_of_America/P0sCdLe5">United States of America</a>. Started by the <a href="/facts/National_Cyber_Security_Division/ycjxBFj5">National Cyber Security Division</a> within the <a href="/facts/Department_of_Homeland_Security/jwz5gLfa">Department of Homeland Security</a> and the nonprofit <a href="/facts/National_Cyber_Security_Alliance/RPScwLCs">National Cyber Security Alliance</a>, the month raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. </p>