Long gone are the days when information security and privacy were solely the tasks of technical specialists. Today’s threats are so sophisticated that cybersecurity and privacy MUST be everyone’s business. It is the shared responsibility of all VA employees to protect and secure the personal information of the 26 million Veterans we serve.

Through a combined and conscientious effort, we will fulfill that mission and minimize risk to VA data. Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) is an opportunity to refresh our knowledge base while shining a light on VA’s ongoing information security and privacy efforts. The Office of Information Security (OIS) have developed materials to help you promote and celebrate CSAM. Cybersecurity: Check Your Knowledge is an event that provides VA staff the opportunity to test their privacy and security knowledge.