Facebook Live Covers Oct. 7 National Cyber Security Awareness Month Launch

[Valerie Vogel <vvogel () EDUCAUSE EDU>]

Tomorrow (October 7), NCSA will celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) with an event in Ypsilanti, 
Michigan. For those who cannot attend in person, you'll be able to participate online via Facebook Live from 8:15-11:30 
am ET.

More details are included below. Or let them know you'll join the conversation at: 
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=234019649980638.

Thank you,
Valerie
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Valerie M. Vogel
Program Manager, EDUCAUSE
office: (202) 331-5374
e-mail: vvogel () educause edu<mailto:vvogel () educause edu>
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News Release Issued: October 6, 2011 9:00 AM EDT

Facebook Live Covers National Cyber Security Awareness Month Launch

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) tomorrow will launch 
the 8th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) with an event in Ypsilanti, Michigan that will be 
available worldwide on Facebook Live, Facebook's official live video streaming channel.  Viewers will be able to post 
questions for speakers during the event, set for Friday, October 7th from 8:15-11:30 a.m. ET.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110504/DC95016LOGO )
In conjunction with the Michigan Cyber Security Summit, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other officials will join 
NCSA stakeholders and leaders from the Department of Homeland Security to officially kick-off National Cyber Security 
Awareness Month.
"We are delighted to have this momentous event available via Facebook Live," said Michael Kaiser, executive director, 
National Cyber Security Alliance. "The power of the Internet to allow broad-scale, global communication and 
connectivity enriches all our lives. NCSA's partnership with Facebook gives us incredible reach to computer users of 
all ages and abilities into this conversation about the need to secure this incredible eco-system and the simple 
actions they can take to protect their own devices. My thanks to Facebook CSO and NCSA board member Joe Sullivan for 
his incredible support and the expertise he brings to NCSA and will bring to the discussion tomorrow in Michigan."
"Making the Internet safer and more secure requires vigilance and knowledge of how to protect ourselves," Joe Sullivan, 
chief security officer, Facebook. "With cyber attacks on the rise, practicing safe online behaviors is more important 
than ever. We are excited to participate in National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and we encourage all people who 
use Facebook to tune into this live event."
National Cyber Security Awareness Month, conducted every October since 2004, is an annual awareness-raising effort that 
seeks to encourage everyone to protect their networks and our nation's critical cyber infrastructure. NCSA works in 
collaboration with partners across the country to empower consumers, schools, businesses and government agencies to 
stay safe online.
The event will take place on Friday, October 7th from 8:15-11:30 a.m. ET. To join the conversation via Facebook Live, 
click here<https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=234019649980638>. For more details on the Michigan Cyber Summit, 
click here<http://www.michigan.gov/cybersummit>.
About The National Cyber Security Alliance
The National Cyber Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, 
nonprofit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely 
and safely protecting themselves, the networks they use, and the cyber infrastructure. NCSA works to create a culture 
of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities. Visit 
www.staysafeonline.org<http://www.staysafeonline.org/> for more information.
About National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness month now in its 6th year is a coordinated effort of the National Cyber Security 
Alliance, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center 
(MSISAC).
SOURCE National Cyber Security Alliance