Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Securing the Next 250 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cyber threats are getting faster and smarter. New and evolving technology, such as Artificial Intelligence is accelerating the rate at which hackers can find and take advantage of weak spots in our computer software and systems. That puts our country and economy at risk. But we can fight back. We encourage everyone to explore the tips and resources on this page. Avoid and report phishing scams. Use strong passwords. Use multifactor authentication and a password manager. Update software. Use logging on your systems Get a .gov domain if eligible Report cyber incidents to CISA Have an incident response plan and use it Be prepared for system disruptions And for those who own or operate critical infrastructure, we invite you to join us in practicing the 3Rs of Cybersecurity: Reduce, Replace, Recover : Reduce vulnerabilities Replace end-of-support devices

Recover quickly to sustain operations America turns 250 this year. Let's secure the next 250 together. Secure Your Organization This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, commit to having better cybersecurity in your organization to protect customers, communities and critical infrastructure. Secure Your Business Critical infrastructure relies on small and medium business to supply, support, or even operate services we all rely on. Make sure your business is cyber secure so you don’t experience an incident that could impact critical services. Secure State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Government Safeguard U.S. state, local, tribal and territorial government from online threats that can disrupt operations and endanger sensitive data. Help strengthen your community's digital defenses. Secure Critical Infrastructure Critical Infrastructure owners and operators play a significant role in national security, a thriving economy, and public safety. Take steps today to secure the systems and networks that keep infrastructure running. Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 Toolkit CISA has resources and messaging for organizations to use to build their own campaigns. Find graphics, presentations and more to support your Cybersecurity Awareness Month efforts. Cyber Careers Week Cybersecurity Career Week: October 19 - 24, 2026 Explore. Inspire. Connect. Cybersecurity needs more than technical experts; it needs innovators, communicators, educators, leaders, analysts, designers, problem-solvers, and so much more. Helping Individuals and Families Stay Secure Online Digital security isn't just for organizations. Every one of us should take 4 basic actions to ensure a minimum level of protection from online threats. Resources for Kids