ADNET Technologies Committed to Supporting and Promoting Online Safety for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

FARMINGTON, Conn., October 1, 2020 – ADNET Technologies a SOC II, Type 2 IT management and security firm, announced it is serving as a national Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion for the second consecutive year.

The Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champions program brings together businesses, government agencies, academia, associations, nonprofits and security professionals for a collaborative effort that aims to empower individuals and organizations to better protect themselves in an increasingly connected world. During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, ADNET and other Champions are sharing knowledge, best practices and tips for protecting against cyber attacks.

Tim Weber, Director of Security Services at ADNET Technologies, said, “Protecting and securing clients is something we have been passionate about from the beginning. With constantly evolving threats and frequent cyber attacks on local businesses, it’s more important than ever that organizations understand how to protect themselves. By participating in this program, our mission is to ensure our communities have the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe.” 

This year’s theme focuses on the importance of keeping connected devices safe and secure. More than ever before, connected devices have been woven into society as an integral part of how people communicate and access services essential to their wellbeing. Data collected from these devices can detail highly specific information about a person or business which can be exploited by bad actors for their personal gain. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month sheds light on these security vulnerabilities, while offering guidance surrounding simple security measures to limit the susceptibility of threats for commonly used devices.

“With so many people working remotely this year, employee training and tools like Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) are imperative to keeping organizations safe. We’ve seen a surge in cyber attacks in 2020 with cyber criminals looking to capitalize on people using personal devices and working from home,” said Weber.

Now in its 17th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact with the ultimate goal of providing everyone with the information they need to stay safer and more secure online. ADNET Technologies is proud to support this far-reaching online safety awareness and education initiative which is co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“Cybersecurity is important to the success of all businesses and organizations. NCSA is proud to have such a strong and active community helping to encourage proactive behavior and prioritize cybersecurity in their organizations,” said Kelvin Coleman, Executive Director, NCSA.

For more information about National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 and how to participate in a wide variety of activities, visit staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/. You can also follow and use the official hashtag #BeCyberSmart on social media throughout the month.

About Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is designed to engage and educate public- and private-sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cybersecurity to increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident. Since the Presidential proclamation establishing Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004, the initiative has been formally recognized by Congress, federal, state and local governments and leaders from industry and academia. This united effort is necessary to maintain a cyberspace that is safer and more resilient. It remains a source of tremendous opportunity and growth for years to come. For more information, visit staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/.

About NCSA

NCSA is the Nation’s leading nonprofit, public-private partnership promoting cybersecurity and privacy education and awareness. NCSA works with a broad array of stakeholders in government, industry and civil society. NCSA’s primary partners are the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and NCSA’s Board of Directors, which includes representatives from ADP; AIG; American Express; Bank of America; Cofense; Comcast Corporation; Eli Lilly and Company; ESET North America; Facebook; Intel Corporation; Lenovo; LogMeIn; Marriott International; Mastercard; MediaPro; Microsoft Corporation; Mimecast; KnowBe4; NortonLifeLock; Proofpoint; Raytheon; Trend Micro, Inc.; Uber: U.S. Bank; Visa and Wells Fargo.

NCSA’s core efforts include Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October); Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28); STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™, the global online safety awareness and education campaign co-founded by NCSA and the Anti-Phishing Working Group with federal government leadership from the Department of Homeland Security; and CyberSecure My Business™, which offers webinars, web resources and workshops to help businesses be resistant to and resilient from cyberattacks. For more information on NCSA, please visit https://staysafeonline.org.

Media Contact:

John Mackowiak, (518) 618-1175, jmackowiak@martingroupmarketing.com

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