- Hello everyone, I'm Dana Deasy,
Department of Defense Chief Information Officer.
I work with an incredible team of people
to oversee many national security
and defense information systems.
Cybersecurity is critical to our mission.
- And I'm general Paul M. Nakasone,
commander of U.S. Cyber Command
and Director of the National Security Agency.
It's my privilege to oversee
our nation's most talented cybersecurity experts.
From locations worldwide,
we work to defend our national security systems
and impose costs on those who wish to harm us in cyberspace.
- October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
It's an opportunity for all Americans
to learn more about how to keep
their networks, their accounts, their personal data,
and themselves safe in cyberspace.
- Our missions give us insights into the threats
from malicious cyber actors and cyber criminals.
The threats are real.
Our national security systems aren't their only target.
Nation state cyber actors
and run of the middle of cyber criminals
pose a threat to all Americans.
- Malware can damage, disable,
or compromise sensitive information
on your computer and online accounts.
Social engineering techniques
can trick you into revealing personal information.
- Fishing attacks can leave your
networks vulnerable to unauthorized access.
Weak passwords can leave your
most sensitive information exposed.
Defending our networks and protecting our information,
these are complex tasks that become all the more challenging
and all the more vital in a world
that's increasingly interconnected.
- We're more online than ever before.
And COVID-19 has only accelerated that trend.
We've adapted by working from home, going to school online,
even attending weddings
and family reunions over the internet.
- The internet is becoming more intertwined with our lives
between fitness trackers and smart watches,
household appliances, vital medical devices,
and of course our cars.
We're online more than we realize.
- We all have a key part to play
in keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe.
As we navigate cyberspace,
we need to be cyber smart.
- The good news is there are simple steps
each of you can take to protect yourself
and stop these malicious cyber actors in their tracks.
- Thank you for taking time this month
to learn how to be smarter and safer online.
Remember, cybersecurity starts with you.
Do your part, be cyber smart.