October is here, and you know what that means—Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Many organizations are celebrating Cyber Awareness Month 2024 by organizing exciting events, sharing insightful resources, and offering generous deals on cybersecurity products and services. From deep-diving into identity management to hanging out with industry experts, there's something for everyone this October 2024. Let's take a look at what's on the radar this month!
Cyber Awareness Month October 2024: Key Events
We've curated a list of exciting things happening across the country for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024! Check them out!
What is it: CISA, in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), has launched a brand new toolkit to help individuals and organizations fight against cyber threats. It’s 100% free to download. The kit includes PDFs and PowerPoint presentations covering infographics, tips to combat phishing and password thefts, a guide related to MFA and the latest software, and many more.
Link: Link to download Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 Toolkit.
2. Intel IT Modernization Summit
What is it: The Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) is hosting its annual "Intel IT Modernization Summit" with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure and national security. Expect keynotes from government and industry leaders on cyber defense strategies, emerging threats, and advancements in AI-powered defense tools.
When: October 10–11, 2024
Venue: 151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Registration link: DSI Group Registration
More info: Event Overview
3. See Yourself in Cyber: A Day in the Life
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in cybersecurity? The NCA is hosting "See Yourself in Cyber: A Day in the Life," where you'll get an inside look at what cybersecurity pros do day-to-day. It’s a great opportunity to learn about different career paths, hear from professionals in the field, and maybe even get inspired to make a career switch!
When: October 15, 2024, 12 PM to 3 PM EST
Registration: Registration link (Virtual event)
More info link: Event Info
4. Inland Empire Cybersecurity Summit 2024
What is it: Located in the Inland Empire?? Join Zeta Sky and a local FBI task force at the 2024 Inland Empire Cybersecurity Summit. From 10 a.m. to noon on October 24, they’ll be covering the latest scams and cyber threats hitting Inland Empire businesses. It’s a great chance to learn how to protect your business and stay ahead of cybercriminals.
Where: Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center, Fontana, CA. Map link.
When: October 24, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Registration link: Zeta Sky Summit Registration
5. IAM Fundamentals for Small Business Event
What is it: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting "Identity and Access Management Fundamentals for Small Business," a virtual event offering practical advice for small businesses to implement secure identity management systems. Attendees will learn about best practices in multi-factor authentication, user privileges, and access control policies.
When: October 17, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
Registration link: NIST Event Registration
More info link: NIST Event Info
6. Adopt Zero Trust security
What is it: This Cyber Awareness Month is a great time to adopt Pomerium Zero. Free for personal use, with affordable options for businesses, Pomerium Zero is a modern-age enterprise VPN alternative that offers advanced context-aware authentication and continuous verification. It is ideal for any organization seeking to implement a robust Zero Trust architecture.
How to sign up: Sign up here
More info: Link
7. NICE Cybersecurity Career Week
What is it: Ready to start your cybersecurity career or take it to the next level? The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is running "Cybersecurity Career Week 2024" to help you figure out the skills, certifications, and pathways to get you there. It is a weeklong event packed with everything you need to launch or grow your cyber career.
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You will also get opportunities to hear from professionals in the field about the best ways to break into the industry.
When: October 16–21, 2024
More info link: List of activities for each day with registration info.
8. Understanding Cybersecurity Threats to K-12 Webinar
What is it: School systems are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, and this event is all about helping K-12 educators and administrators understand how to protect themselves. "Protecting School Systems: Understanding Cybersecurity Threats to K-12", organized by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will provide insights into the unique cyber risks facing schools today and offer practical tips for defending against them.
Expect expert advice from cybersecurity professionals and a discussion of the most pressing threats impacting the K-12 sector.
When: October 23, 2024, 12 PM ET (Virtual event)
Registration link: Sign Up Here
If you're in healthcare or deal with health information, there is a great event coming for you this Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024! NIST is hosting "Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance Through HIPAA Security," an event dedicated to helping healthcare professionals and organizations better understand how to secure sensitive health data. Experts will dive into HIPAA regulations, security best practices, and how to strengthen protections for patient information.
When: October 23-24, 2024
Venue (In-person): Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C., 20201
Registration link: Register Here
Virtual Participation ($50 per person): Register Here.
10. Filling the Cyber Workforce Gap
The cybersecurity talent gap is a big issue, and CISA is stepping up to address it with their event "Filling the Cyber Workforce Gap: Talent Development Initiatives at CISA." Join this virtual session to learn about the innovative programs CISA is rolling out to attract, train, and retain top cybersecurity talent. Whether you’re looking for a career in cybersecurity or want to know how CISA is shaping the future of the workforce, this event is a must-attend!
When: October 16, 2024, 2:00 PM, Oct 17 - 3:30 PM ET
Registration link: Sign Up Here
Do you have more events to share?
If your institution or organization is also having any interesting events, conferences, or webinars to celebrate 2024’s cyber awareness month and want to get featured here? Feel free to contact us at media@pomerium.com or find us on X or LinkedIn and tell us more about your initiative. We’ll feature it in this list if our team finds it interesting, for free, of course!
