"The line between our online and offline lives is indistinguishable. In these tech-fueled times, our homes, societal well-being, economic prosperity and nation’s security are impacted by the internet." National Cyber Security Awareness Month(NCSAM), observed in October, is all about staying safe on-line. NCSAM is an opportunity to focus on why cyber security matters and how everyone can take steps to be cyber safe.

"Under the overarching theme of ‘Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.’, the 16th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is focused on encouraging personal accountability and proactive behavior in security best practices, digital privacy and draw attention to careers in cybersecurity."

The City of Port Arthur's Department of Information Technology is offering Free Cyber Security Awareness events throughout the month of October. We invite and encourage our citizens and employees to join us in learning how we can be Cyber Smart.


OCTOBER 2019 EVENTS
Location: City Hall, 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX

October 4NCSAM Kick-Off
8:30 am - 1:30
Lunch Included

Presentations:
Cyber Threats and Awareness
Shopping Safely Online
Password Pain Prevention

Find out more and register for NSCAM 2019 Kick-off


October 11

Escape Room Challenge - Powered by Living Security

Global conglomerate, Gizmo, is mounting a company-wide search and secure campaign called "SecureIT!" to identify security violations and look in to a possible data breach. Leadership has tasked a brilliant team of investigators to identify and contain that risk. The team needs You! Help save us!

Solve the Mystery and you will be rewarded!

Find out more and register for Secure IT! Escape Room

For additional information call (409) 983-8111


  • Own IT.

    • Never Click and Tell: staying safe on social media
    • Update Privacy Settings
    • Keep Tabs on Your Apps: best practices for device applications
  • Secure IT.

    • Shake Up Your Passphrase Protocol: create strong, unique passphrases
    • Double Your Login Protection: turn on multi-factor authentication
    • Shop Safe Online
    • Play Hard To Get With Strangers: how to spot and avoid phish
  • Protect IT.

    • If You Connect, You Must Protect: updating to the latest security software, web browser and operating systems
    • Stay Protected While Connected: Wi-Fi safety
    • If You Collect It, Protect It: keeping customer/consumer data and information safe