STOP. THINK. CONNECT. is simple, actionable advice that everyone can follow
to stay safer and more secure online. STOP: make sure security measures are in place.
THINK: about the consequences of your actions and behaviors online.
CONNECT: and enjoy the Internet.
82% OF YOUNG ADULTS GLOBALLY
THINK KEEPIN G THE INTERNE T S A FE A ND S ECU RE I S
OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
MAKE THE INTERNET SAFER FOR YOU AND
MORE SECURE FOR EVERYONE BY FOLLOWING
THESE STOP. THINK. CONNECT. TIPS
KEEP A CLEAN MACHINE
Keep all software on Internet-connected devices –
including PCs, mobile phones and tablets – up to date
to reduce risk of infection from malware.
GET TWO STEPS AHEAD
Turn on two-factor authentication on accounts
where available.
WHEN IN DOUBT,
THROW IT OUT
Links in email, social media posts
and online ads are often how
cybercriminals try to steal your
personal information. Even if you
know the source, if something
looks suspicious, delete it.
SHARE WITH CARE
What you post can last a lifetime:
Before posting something online,
think about how it could be
perceived now and in the future.
GLOBALLY, young adults are
clear on the roles everyone
should play in keeping them
safe and secure online.
75% think they themselves
should be significantly involved.
69% think the commercial
websites they visit and use
should be significantly involved.
51% think the government
should be significantly involved.
47% think the people they
interact with on social networks
should be significantly involved.
(2015 Raytheon/NCSA Study)
EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE
IN THE GREATER EFFORT
Use the #CyberAware
hashtag in all your social
media posts to join
the conversation.
Register yourself and/or your
organization as a Champion
to support NCSAM.
Join the discussion
every Thursday at
3 p.m. EDT/noon PDT
throughout October using
the hashtag #ChatSTC.
GET STARTED TODAY
STAYSAFEONLINE.ORG/NCSAM
@STAYSAFEONLINE
/STAYSAFEONLINE
Learn more online at www.staysafeonline.org/NCSAM
National Cyber Security Awareness Month is observed every October and led by
the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.