The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team or CERT for short is is an organization within the Department of Homeland Security. This month they are declaring it National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

From the site:

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. In partnership with DHS, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) has released the first in a series of tips focused on helping people protect their online activities and increasing cybersecurity awareness. This tip describes how users can protect their online accounts using strong authentication techniques, including the use of biometrics or a security key.

You can read the post with links to security tips and tools.

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