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Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Vermont

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Montpelier, Vermont – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021 10:00 AM ET. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE VERMONT CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Vermont Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Washington

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Olympia, Washington – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021 11:00 AM ET. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE WASHINGTON CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Washington Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to West Virginia

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Charleston, West Virginia – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021 11:00 AM ET with remarks from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV). The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE WEST VIRGINIA CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The West Virginia Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

National Cybersecurity Center Announces Public Launch of its Cybersecurity for State Leaders Cyber Awareness Training 

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – October 18th, 2021 – The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) announced the public launch of its Cybersecurity for State Leaders cyber awareness training curriculum in support of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

“Cyberspace is an enormous Cold War domain that is rapidly heating up. Lawmakers must take action to protect our country,” said U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper.

Many state leaders, including Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland, have been outspoken on the importance of cybersecurity. “October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it serves as a critical reminder that our nation must do more to protect against cyber-attacks. Elected officials have a responsibility to do all that they can to keep the American people safe and that includes addressing our cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could impact millions of Americans’ lives. As the cyber capital of America, Maryland is proud to support efforts to share best practices and bolster our defenses,” said Governor Hogan.

The curriculum was developed as part of the Cybersecurity for State Leaders nationwide initiative led by the NCC and supported by Google to share important cybersecurity awareness and cyber hygiene best practices with leaders in all 50 states.

ACCESS THE EXCLUSIVE TRAINING HERE

Unique to the Cyber for State Leaders curriculum is the accessibility of the material. State leaders and their staff have had the opportunity to participate through live briefings, briefing recordings, and a new text-to-learn option that sends short texts covering the material reviewed over just five days.

In the hour-long briefing, and text option, participants walk through why specific types of cyber-attacks are so effective, and how to protect themselves through an easy-to-remember acronym of “Don’t Get DUPED”:

–        Deploying Multi-Factor Authentication

–        Updating software regularly

–        Passwords – protecting and managing them

–        Encrypting important emails, files and back-ups

–        Don’t click on things you shouldn’t (and what to do if you accidentally did)

For each best practice, senior experts and researchers from Google, Microsoft, IBM and others share how to best deploy each of these tools in daily life, and their own practical tips for how they protect themselves.

“The cyber world is our next frontier. And much like previous expansions into new territories, the risks are high and security is limited. But we are not alone in this new world. There are so many opportunities and resources available to help educate us on cybersecurity risks, and how we can defend ourselves and our communities. Cyber for State Leaders is one of those resources that helps focus in on the key steps we should all take to be more cyber-safe,” said Robert Herjavec, investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of Herjavec Group, and special guest on Cyber for State Leaders.

The public is encouraged to view the short videos on the topics outlined, as well as phishing, SIM swapping, physical device security, and others on the NCC’s YouTube Channel. Individuals can also sign up for the free text-to-learn option here. A final resource is a free cybersecurity app specifically designed for a non-technical audience that aims to enhance personal and organizational cybersecurity awareness. The app may be accessed and downloaded here.

“Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here and it’s more critical than ever,” said Harry D. Raduege, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cybersecurity Center, Lt. Gen USAF. “Nation states and cyber criminals are escalating their activity, and they don’t distinguish between individuals, small or big businesses, local or state governments. We are all in this together, and that’s why we want to make sure that individuals know they aren’t alone in this fight and that there are resources to protect themselves.”

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Pennsylvania

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Monday, October 25th at 11:00 AM ET. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Pennsylvania Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Tennessee

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Nashville, Tennessee – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Thursday, October 21st at 10:00 AM CT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE TENNESSEE CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Tennessee Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Michigan

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Lansing, Michigan – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Wednesday, October 20th at 10:00 AM ET. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE MICHIGAN CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Michigan Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Utah

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Salt Lake City, Utah – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Wednesday, October 20th at 11:00 AM MT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE UTAH CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Utah Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Illinois

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Springfield, Illinois – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Tuesday, October 19th at 3:00 PM CT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE ILLINOIS CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Illinois Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Brings Cyber Trainings to Indiana

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Indianapolis, Indiana – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual briefing on Tuesday, October 19th at 11:00 AM ET. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and a free, executive text message course available at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE INDIANA CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

The Indiana Cybersecurity for State Leaders briefing will also feature national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

This nonpartisan briefing will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber-attacks, how and why cyber-attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

Register for the free text message course here: https://ncc.arist.co/courses/60f47c163927130bbb8f8aa7

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.