Cybersecurity Awareness
You Might Have a Talent for Cybersecurity, But How Would You Know?
CyberStart America is an innovative competition to help high school students discover their talents and learn about cybersecurity through a free, online game of fun cyber challenge.
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Avoiding Coronavirus Scams
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the COVID-19 coronavirus by using online scams to extract internet users’ personal and financial information. Know what to look for to help stay safe online.
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Enter a Student Art Contest
Students of all ages are invited to enter their original artwork in a national K-12 contest to help raise awareness of internet and computer safety among their classmates.
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Get Help for Cybercrime
Residents
The NC 2-1-1 support network offers help to victims of cybercrime in North Carolina.
Residents can dial 211 to find resources to deal with identity theft, financial fraud, cyberstalking, cyberbullying and other cybercrimes. This free, confidential service is available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Businesses
North Carolina businesses should report any security breaches – particularly those that affect customer data – to the N.C. Department of Justice.
Online Safety Tips
Additional Resources
News & Tips
- Newsletter: SANS Ouch! Security Awareness
- Newsletter: Center for Internet Security
- Tips for the general public: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Internet safety tips: N.C. Department of Justice Internet Safety
- Consumer scams: N.C. Department of Justice
- Tips for the public and businesses: StaySafeOnline
For Kids
- Educational materials: Kids' Bookmarks
- Internet safety for kids: Help Kids Online
- Videos and games: NetSmartzKids
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