Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. announced last week its commitment to National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), held annually in October, by signing up to join a growing global effort to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy.

NCSAM is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals committed to this year’s NCSAM theme of “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.”

The effort encourages everyone to #BeCyberSmart through cybersecurity best practices.

“We are proud to be a partner in this global effort and to help our members and customers protect themselves in the process,” said Chad Kliewer, information security officer at Pioneer.

Now in its 16th year, NCSAM continues to build momentum and impact with the ultimate goal of providing all Americans with the information they need, to stay safer and more secure online.

Kliewer said Pioneer is proud to support this far-reaching online safety awareness and education initiative, which is co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“Cybersecurity is important to the success of all businesses and organizations. NCSA is proud to have such a strong and active community helping to encourage proactive behavior and prioritize cybersecurity in their organizations,” said Kelvin Coleman, executive director, NCSA.

For more information about NCSAM 2019 and how to participate in a wide variety of activities, visit staysafeonline.org/ncsam.