Since 2004, October has been declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors, and tribal communities to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
CSM partnered with the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) to be a Champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month to share resources with our college community on how to stay safe online and secure our world.
Secure Our World
Whether you know it or not, YOU play a major role in our CSM’s cybersecurity program and in securing our world. Cyber threats can be scary, and for good reason. Malware or phishing attempts could be lurking in any suspicious email that finds its way into your inbox, and we're increasingly connected through digital tools, which allows more of our sensitive information to be online. With technological convenience comes risks. Fortunately, CSM’s Cybersecurity Team has implemented many tools and protocols to keep cyberattacks at bay, but we can’t do it without your help!
That may sound intimidating, but that’s why CSM is committed to cybersecurity awareness by sharing tips to promote a strong and resilient security culture at CSM. Chances are you’re already doing your part. Reporting a phishing email to IMT, discussing a news-making cyberattack with a coworker, and using multi-factor authentication—that’s security culture at work!
CSM’s employees and students are a vital part of the cybersecurity program. It takes a team to protect our data, programs, and systems.
2025 Cybersecurity Month Focus
This year’s theme, Stay Safe Online, is all about the simple ways to protect yourself, your family and your business from online threats.
Small actions can make a big difference. That’s why we’re focusing on the Core 4. Four easy steps anyone can take to boost their online safety:
CSM is excited to be a Champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month to promote education and awareness for online safety. The Division of Information Management and Technology has partnered with the Division of Learning's Technology Department faculty to promote cybersecurity awareness to our students, faculty, and staff through the month of October.
Student Cybersecurity Awareness Poster Contest
Submission Dates: Submissions will be accepted starting October 1, 2025, and close October 18, 2025, at 12 p.m. Click the link above to submit your poster.
Voting: Online voting will open on Oct. 22, 2025, and close on Oct. 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The link to view submissions and vote on your favorite top 3 will be shared on this page.
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Whether you know it or not, YOU play a major role in our CSM’s cybersecurity program and in securing our world. Cyber threats can be scary, and for good reason. Malware or phishing attempts could be lurking in any suspicious email that finds its way into your inbox, and we're increasingly connected through digital tools, which allows more of our sensitive information to be online. With technological convenience comes risks. Fortunately, CSM’s Cybersecurity Team has implemented many tools and protocols to keep cyberattacks at bay, but we can’t do it without your help!
