What more can policymakers do?


Cyberspace’s stakeholders should be more aware of risks, aware of how they can secure and protect their things of value, and be responsible for taking action accordingly, just as in the offline world. Policymakers should:


• Continue to support and sponsor National Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities, and consider expanding the length of these activities beyond one month per year. Congress and the Administration can both contribute to this effort.


• Bolster outreach campaigns by specifically targeting those populations without dedicated IT staffs (home users, older adults, students, small businesses) with awareness videos, commercials, and free help. The Administration should lead on this effort.


• Build on the StopThinkConnect campaign to develop a new, general “Smokey Bear” or “McGruff the Crime Dog”-type campaign to be targeted at younger Americans regarding the importance of taking personal action. The Administration should lead on this effort.


• Better utilize and fund existing federal awareness programs, namely the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), and ensure that U.S. Government efforts to raise awareness are coordinated among agencies to minimize redundancies and maximize impact. The Administration should lead on this effort.


• Promote practical, entry-level security skills in U.S. community colleges, and effectively implement the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program in partnership with the private sector. The Administration should lead on this effort.


The IT Industry’s Cybersecurity Principles for Industry and Government


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