Organized each year by cybermalveillance.gouv.fr, Cybermois is designed to raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among the general public, and among small and medium-sized businesses in particular. The aim of this event is to prevent the risks of cyber-malware, and to help strengthen the protection of your digital systems.
Operations in France and Europe
European Cybersecurity Month(ECSM) was created in 2012 by the European Union Cybersecurity Agency to promote cybersecurity across EU countries and better understand threats.
In France, this event, known as "Cybermois", is run by cybermalveillance.gouv.fr. It takes place every year in October. From October 1 to 31, 2024, launch and awareness-raising events, as well as video campaigns, will be offered to the public and small and medium-sized businesses by a panel of public, private and associative players to develop a common European cyber culture.
Cybermois 2024 highlights
TheCybermois 2024 diary is available online. It includes
- The "False Good Idea" campaign
This activity aims to help Internet users avoid scams and viruses, and be wary of suspicious and unexpected messages. To take part, simply choose one of the 6 illustrated tips from the campaign and post it on the social network of your choice.
[#Cybermonth] Falsehood #1: Upgrades
- Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr (@cybervictimes) October 1, 2024
👍 We totally agree with you, this is absurd!
✅ Because updates fix security vulnerabilities, do them regularly!
🤝Let's all #CyberEngaged by sharing the visual of your choice pic.twitter.com/n3hd2jDsWN
- Operation ImpactCyber
Cybermois is also the occasion to launch the ImpactCyber operation, specially designed for very small businesses. Many of them have not yet put in place the necessary measures to protect themselves effectively against cyber-attacks.
- The Cyber Tour
The Cyber Tour is a one-day event featuring conferences designed to acculturate and raise awareness of digital issues among public and private players. It's also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest trends, challenges and innovations presented by industry experts.
- Digital workshops
Throughout the month of October, digital workshops will cover topics such as online protection, data security and prevention of cyber-attacks, useful also for business account managers.
- Family Cyber Quiz
For the 3rd year running, Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr is also organizing the Cyber Quiz Famille, a competition focusing on cybersecurity, with prizes to be won.
Users who want to be on the safe side can brush up on their computer security skills by consulting Cyber Guide Famille, an educational guide for parents and children. Passwords, backups, updates... This guide will help you check your mastery of good computer security practices.
[🛡️ #CyberQuiz] Do you know the right reflexes when it comes to fraudulent messages?
- Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr (@cybervictimes) October 7, 2024
👇 Like Sacha, test your #cybersecurity reflexes with the Family Cyber Quiz!
There are lots of prizes to be won 🎁 https://t.co/TPsoXgRdvr#CyberEngagés #Cybermois pic.twitter.com/FjdMRy5S7T
- Cyber Young Day
This event is aimed at young people and their parents. Speakers and experts will present topics and practical workshops to help them better grasp the concepts, and leave with a heightened level of awareness. Participants in Cyber Young Day will also be able to discover cybersecurity professions in the 4 main areas defined by ANSSI.
For those wishing to communicate Cybermois 2024 to the public, or to publish CyberEngagés materials in their own colors, cybermalveillance.gouv.fr provides a range of tools including posters, logos, wallpapers, flyers, badges and presentation materials.