CompTIA Becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 Champion

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Sep 30, 2015, 09:30 ET

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CompTIA, the information technology (IT) industry association, today announced that it has become a Champion for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCASM) 2015. CompTIA joins a growing global effort among colleges and universities, businesses, government agencies, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote online safety awareness.

Celebrated every October, National Cyber Security Awareness Month was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure everyone has the resources needed to stay safer and more secure online. As an official Champion, CompTIA recognizes its commitment to cybersecurity and online safety.

"Whether it's at home or at work, in the classroom or on the road, there's a need for all of us to be vigilant with our online activities so we don't become a victim of cyber-crooks and hackers," said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO, CompTIA. "Cybersecurity assurance depends on human actions, education and knowledge. We're pleased to join other champions of National Cyber Security Awareness Month in this effort to raise awareness of the need to be cyber-safe."

Coordinated and led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Department of Homeland Security, NCASM has grown exponentially since its inception, reaching consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, educational institutions and young people across the nation and internationally. This year marks the 12^th year of NCASM.

"The Champion Program is a vital part of making National Cyber Security Awareness Month a success each year," said Michael Kaiser, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance. "We are thankful to our 2015 Champion organizations for their support and commitment to our shared responsibility of promoting cyber security and other online safety awareness."

CompTIA is at the forefront of cybersecurity education and preparedness, providing skills certifications for individuals IT workers; credentials and tools for organizations; market leading research on security trends, threats and prevention strategies; industry communities and committees committed to security best practices and policies; and soon, new cybersecurity awareness training for anyone who touches a PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet.

For more information about National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the NCASM Champions program and how to participate in NCASM activities, visit http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncasm. You can follow and use the hashtag #cyberaware through the month.

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